2020 Receiving Stats
REC
21
YDS
312
TD
4
AVG
14.9
TAR
28
2021 Receiving Projections
2020 Fantasy Outlook
Fells was a surprising boost to fantasy teams in 2019 when he finished third among NFL tight ends with seven touchdowns and had career highs in targets (48), catches (34) and yards (341). The 34-year-old held off competition from three tight ends drafted in 2018 and 2019 to become a preferred red-zone target. Fells' career season prompted the Texans to re-sign him for 2020, though it's unclear if he'll be as involved this season as he was in 2019. In nay case, he'll be the leading tight end in a rotation along with Jordan Thomas, Jordan Akins and Kahale Warring. Read Past Outlooks

Quiet in Week 17
Fells was not targeted in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Titans.
ANALYSIS
This was the fourth time over the last 10 games that Fells was not targeted. A surprise leader among tight ends with seven touchdowns last season, Fells was not presented with as many opportunities in 2020; his 28 overall targets and four red-zone targets this season were lower than the 48 and 13 he had in 2019. Fells has one year left on his current deal, but he has dropped behind Jordan Akins, who is also under contract for 2021, in terms of playing time and targets.
This was the fourth time over the last 10 games that Fells was not targeted. A surprise leader among tight ends with seven touchdowns last season, Fells was not presented with as many opportunities in 2020; his 28 overall targets and four red-zone targets this season were lower than the 48 and 13 he had in 2019. Fells has one year left on his current deal, but he has dropped behind Jordan Akins, who is also under contract for 2021, in terms of playing time and targets.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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How do Darren Fells' 2020 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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Air Yards Per Game
12.5Air Yards Per Snap
0.37% Team Air Yards
4.3%% Team Targets
5.3%Avg Depth of Target
7.1 YdsCatch Rate
75.0%Drop Rate
3.6%Avg Yds After Catch
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How often does Darren Fells run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Darren Fells
198 routes 28 targets
37 routes 7 targets
271 routes 49 targets
92 routes 16 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2020 Darren Fells Split Stats
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The Texans drafted three tight ends over 2018 and 2019, so the veteran Fells faces competition for a roster spot. To invest three draft picks at the position indicates Houston head coach Bill O'Brien considers the spot a weak area, which presents an opportunity for the 33-year-old Fells. He brings a reputation as a blocking tight end, but has 10 touchdowns over five NFL seasons. He could be a red-zone option for a team that struggled to score touchdowns near the goal-line. His experience could be a factor, particularly if the organization stashes the newly drafted Kahale Warring (concussion) on injured reserve. Jerrell Adams also made the final roster, meaning five tight ends are on the depth chart.
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Gets back in end zone
Fells secured one of two targets for a 22-yard touchdown in the Texans' 37-31 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
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Targeted once in loss
Fells caught his lone target for 15 yards in Sunday's 36-7 loss to Chicago.
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Targeted in loss
Fells did not catch his only target in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Colts.
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No touches in win
Fells played 28 snaps and was not targeted in Thursday's 41-25 win over the Lions.
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Drop in playing time
Fells caught both of his targets for 29 yards while playing 21 snaps (34 percent) in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Patriots.
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