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'That's My Best Friend!' Texans QB C.J. Stroud Reacts to Tank Dell Injury

C.J. Stroud was emotional when Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a knee injury.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) reacts after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell (not pictured) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) reacts after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell (not pictured) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was visibly distraught in the moments after Tank Dell was injured in the team's 27-19 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16.

Stroud was seen crying after Dell dislocated his kneecap while catching a touchdown pass of his in the third quarter against the Chiefs.

Stroud explained his emotions and thought process during that moment after the game.

READ MORE: Tank Dell Injury Diagnosis Shared After Texans vs. Chiefs

"I’m tore up but at the same time, I have to be strong for him," Stroud said. "We just kept fighting. You take these emotions and use them in a positive way. It was fine.”

The Texans tried staying in the game after Dell's injury trailing by just one point, but they were unable to overcome the deficit against the Chiefs.

With Dell unexpected to play for the foreseeable future, the Texans must pivot as they get ready to play the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day. Kickoff is set for Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. CT. The game can be watched on Netflix.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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