Ryans said this week the starters will make an appearance in Pittsburgh.

Now, let’s move on to Collins. In his first full season as a starter, he played in 15 games, including 10 starts. He caught 80 passes for 1,297 yards (16.2 average) and eight touchdowns. At 6-4, 222, Collins became an inviting target Stroud could trust at any time in any situation. Collins excelled over the middle because he’s fearless, can make the quick catches and breaks a lot of tackles because of his size and elusiveness. What quarterback wouldn’t want a target like that?

And then there’s Dell. He was exceptional as a rookie. He played in 11 games and made eight starts before suffering a season-ending fractured fibula. At 5-8, 165, he’s as irritating as a gnat for defensive backs trying to cover him. He closed his rookie season with 47 catches for 709 yards (15.1 average) and seven touchdowns.

Dell is so excited about being back on the field after his injury and getting shot in Florida that his enthusiasm has been contagious throughout camp and preseason. Imagine what he can do to defensive backs if he can stay healthy for a full season.

“I’ve been fired up to see him pick up right where he left off (last season),” Slowik said. “He’s playing really fast, and he’s executing the routes really well. He’s done everything we’ve asked him to do.

“He can run for days, and he embraces all phases of the game whether it’s receiver, returner, run game — all that stuff. He’s all about it. He’s been doing a great job.”

The coaches and players were pumped to see Stroud and Dell collaborate on the Texans’ first touchdown in their 20-12 victory at Pittsburgh last week. Stroud threw a perfect pass, and Dell broke two tackles to reach the end zone on the 34-yard touchdown.

“Tank’s one of our most explosive players, and it’s always exciting to see him when he gets the ball in his hands,” Ryans said. “He’s dynamic and explosive. I tell Tank, ‘That’s who you are, and I expect you to be explosive every time you…