John Crumpler
Tank Dell, with a limited sample size, has run more of his routes aligned from out wide (82.4%) than:
- Nico Collins: 53.3%
- Noah Brown: 25%
- John Metchie: 25%
Not just a slot player. Curious to see if this holds as Dell gets more snaps with the starting core #WeAreTexans
Obvious caveats to this: Tank Dell missed the game against Miami & hasn’t aligned much with Nico Collins & Robert Woods.
However, the early returns suggest they’re comfortable moving him & Collins around.
They can hunt mismatches on those 2 profiles.
This is a tough topic given that Texan fans don't exist, or their too embarassed to show themselves. Bless their hearts.any thoughts on Tank this weekend? i love his talent/situation with the texans and think he can be a major factor for this offense this season. In my eyes, he is their most talented WR on the roster.
any insights into texans practice this week and if he is getting 1st team reps
Tank owner in multiple leagues and I won't be starting him anywhere week 1. I do believe he's getting 1st team reps, but its as WR3 and not 100% of them. So even if he does wind up being the legit WR3, and winds up not rotating too much with their WR4, he still won't be on the field in 2 WR sets (believe that's been Nico Collins and Robert Woods). I think we will not only need to verify his usage first, but it will probably take him a few weeks to earn his snaps and targets. I'm with you though on talent, by the end of the season I wouldn't be surprised to see him as the WR2 on the team and in an every down role.any thoughts on Tank this weekend? i love his talent/situation with the texans and think he can be a major factor for this offense this season. In my eyes, he is their most talented WR on the roster.
any insights into texans practice this week and if he is getting 1st team reps
Tank owner in multiple leagues and I won't be starting him anywhere week 1. I do believe he's getting 1st team reps, but its as WR3 and not 100% of them. So even if he does wind up being the legit WR3, and winds up not rotating too much with their WR4, he still won't be on the field in 2 WR sets (believe that's been Nico Collins and Robert Woods). I think we will not only need to verify his usage first, but it will probably take him a few weeks to earn his snaps and targets. I'm with you though on talent, by the end of the season I wouldn't be surprised to see him as the WR2 on the team and in an every down role.any thoughts on Tank this weekend? i love his talent/situation with the texans and think he can be a major factor for this offense this season. In my eyes, he is their most talented WR on the roster.
any insights into texans practice this week and if he is getting 1st team reps
In general, I try not to get too cute setting my lineups week 1. The shiny toys at the end of the bench are fun and often carry the most excitement, but there's a reason they were being drafted 13/14/15 rounds. I wouldn't be relying on them for putting up points early in the year.
Ahhhh gotcha. I personally like him better than those named guys. But I've been a Tank believer since before the NFL draft. So certainly some bias in my opinion haha. I think while he may be a longer percentage chance to hit than some options currently on waivers, I think his ceiling far surpasses them. I see a potential DJax in him. I like those risky options with my bench depth, especially before we get to bye weeks when you may actually need them.Tank owner in multiple leagues and I won't be starting him anywhere week 1. I do believe he's getting 1st team reps, but its as WR3 and not 100% of them. So even if he does wind up being the legit WR3, and winds up not rotating too much with their WR4, he still won't be on the field in 2 WR sets (believe that's been Nico Collins and Robert Woods). I think we will not only need to verify his usage first, but it will probably take him a few weeks to earn his snaps and targets. I'm with you though on talent, by the end of the season I wouldn't be surprised to see him as the WR2 on the team and in an every down role.any thoughts on Tank this weekend? i love his talent/situation with the texans and think he can be a major factor for this offense this season. In my eyes, he is their most talented WR on the roster.
any insights into texans practice this week and if he is getting 1st team reps
In general, I try not to get too cute setting my lineups week 1. The shiny toys at the end of the bench are fun and often carry the most excitement, but there's a reason they were being drafted 13/14/15 rounds. I wouldn't be relying on them for putting up points early in the year.
Thanks! I am not starting him either but I am just trying to decide if he is a better stash than some options on the waiver like DPJ, Woods, Hodgins, etc.
Nathaniel "Tank" Dell caught 3-of-4 targets for 37 yards in the Texans’ Week 1 loss to the Ravens.
As expected, Dell played well behind Nico Collins and Robert Woods in this one, but he showed sure hands when given the opportunity to make a play. The explosive playmaking we’ve come to expect from Dell wasn’t fully on display, but things could’ve gone worse for the rookie third-rounder. Dell can be left off fantasy radars heading into Week 2 against the Colts, but he and C.J. Stroud appeared to have a good rapport at times.
- Rotoworld
Tank Dell finished second among Texans receivers in snaps in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Colts.
You’ve likely seen the box score by now. Dell caught 7-of-10 targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in Houston’s loss, but he also played on 66-of-84 snaps, with Robert Woods’ 71 snaps leading all Texans receivers. Sunday marked the second consecutive week where we saw Texans receivers boosted by negative game script. Both Woods and No. 1 receiver Nico Collins saw eight and nine targets, respectively, but Dell ran well ahead of Xavier Hutchinson, whose 18 snaps ranked fourth on the team.
Probably some combination of many seeing Nico as the guy to have and that Texans won't throw nearly as much on a weekly basis. I think he's worth a stash though - kid has some talent.Surprised nobody is talking about him. Thinking about burning waiver budget on him.
I missed this sad news, but glad to have Tank getting the opportunity. Gonna be someone I flex going forward. I see him as a WR2 ROS w/ some Rookie inconsistencies. The Rapport with the QB I feel is the biggest hurdle, so he got express lane into a great role and week 2 will be more of the norm than people think. He's small but so sudden.![]()
‘I hold myself to a high standard’: Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell’s role to expand with Noah Brown on IR
Tank Dell delivered a solid debut against the Baltimore Ravens, but that’s likely only a preview of the role and potential impact from the Texans’ talented rookie wide receiver.www.click2houston.com
DELL SZN!
Nahhh... you still have penance for the Josh Gordon years.someone may owe me an early apology....
Suddenly Texans offense can support more than one passcatcher? What an amazing time we live in.Nathaniel "Tank" Dell caught 5-of-7 targets for 145 yards and a touchdown in the Texans’ Week 3 win over the Jaguars.
Dell was connecting with fellow rookie C.J. Stroud all day against the Jaguars. He scored on a 68-yard pass from Stroud and was tackled at the two-yard line on another deep ball. Dell led the Texans in targets with his second-straight game of at least five receptions. Nico Collins, Robert Woods and Dell are all seeing high volume from Stroud in a surprisingly fantasy-relevant Texans offense. Dell is establishing himself as an intriguing flex play against the Steelers in Week 4.
- Rotoworld
Dwain McFarland
Tank Dell Week 3
7 targets
5 receptions
145 yards
1 TD
25.5 fantasy points
This isn't a part-time gadget player.
84% route participation
56% air yards
Stroud looking great.
Available in 71% of Yahoo! leagues.
Talent + Opportunity --> Be aggressive if available.
Another thing I noticed with Dell is they aren’t afraid to line him up on the outside. They play him all over the field. He just gets open. On that bomb that set up the Pierce TD in the first quarter there were two guys on him with a third right behind and he still made the catch. I said in one of those bold prediction threads on here that Dell will emerge as the Texans WR1 and he’s done nothing to dissuade me from that agenda thus far.the "worry" remains whether he and flowers can withstand the punishment/injury in the nfl...
but if they can, they are the new wave of WR - something I tried to push all offseason on here. seems like defenders just can't get a hand on this guys.
Stroud and Dell became friends at the NFL combine and had instant chemistry, and they kept in touch leading up to the draft. Caserio said that Stroud talked Dell up a lot on that Friday of day 2 of the draft. He trusted Stroud's strong opinion of Dell and drafted him in round 3. It seems to have been a good decision.What really caught my attention was the story about Stroud requesting him to be drafted (not 109% sure if that is fact or internet legend). I believe Stroud played at OSU and Tank played at Houston, don't know if they played together somewhere prior to that or knew each other from one of those camps that the top high school guys go to.
Cool story and looks to be a legit connection. Sig was pushing hard to grab Dell last week which opened my eyes to him. Snagged him in both leagues where he was available….great call @sigmondbloomStroud and Dell became friends at the NFL combine and had instant chemistry, and they kept in touch leading up to the draft. Caserio said that Stroud talked Dell up a lot on that Friday of day 2 of the draft. He trusted Stroud's strong opinion of Dell and drafted him in round 3. It seems to have been a good decision.What really caught my attention was the story about Stroud requesting him to be drafted (not 109% sure if that is fact or internet legend). I believe Stroud played at OSU and Tank played at Houston, don't know if they played together somewhere prior to that or knew each other from one of those camps that the top high school guys go to.
Hard not to think that if you grabbed Dell you may have struck gold.Cool story and looks to be a legit connection. Sig was pushing hard to grab Dell last week which opened my eyes to him. Snagged him in both leagues where he was available….great call @sigmondbloomStroud and Dell became friends at the NFL combine and had instant chemistry, and they kept in touch leading up to the draft. Caserio said that Stroud talked Dell up a lot on that Friday of day 2 of the draft. He trusted Stroud's strong opinion of Dell and drafted him in round 3. It seems to have been a good decision.What really caught my attention was the story about Stroud requesting him to be drafted (not 109% sure if that is fact or internet legend). I believe Stroud played at OSU and Tank played at Houston, don't know if they played together somewhere prior to that or knew each other from one of those camps that the top high school guys go to.
There’s a lot to like about this team. CJ is for real, Nico and Tank look for real and I absolutely love the way Pierce runs. If that oline can tighten up a bit or they draft a piece or 2 next year Houston has the feeling of a team on the come up.It must feel good to be a Texans fan right now, there will be some bumps this season but at least they have been competing and entertaining.
Can you post the rest of your roster so I know who to trade...I lost Kupp, Dobbins and now williams in the 1st 3 weeks...this guy is up next
Bold.Traded Garrett Wilson and George Pickens straight up for Tank. Stroud already running circles around those clowns Kenny Pickett and Zach Wilson.
Don't even care about his small size. He has lethal speed and quickness. Can't teach that. His routes are extra crispy. Tank Dell gets open. Wide open.
Wow I don't think I'd give up either of those guys straight up for him but maybe you know something.Traded Garrett Wilson and George Pickens straight up for Tank. Stroud already running circles around those clowns Kenny Pickett and Zach Wilson.
Don't even care about his small size. He has lethal speed and quickness. Can't teach that. His routes are extra crispy. Tank Dell gets open. Wide open.
Man, I'm a huge Dell fan, but that feels like a lot to give up.Wow I don't think I'd give up either of those guys straight up for him but maybe you know something.Traded Garrett Wilson and George Pickens straight up for Tank. Stroud already running circles around those clowns Kenny Pickett and Zach Wilson.
Don't even care about his small size. He has lethal speed and quickness. Can't teach that. His routes are extra crispy. Tank Dell gets open. Wide open.
Yes said same thing about Stroud wanting his buddy Tank to get drafted. Initially bold move trading Wilson and Pickens for Tank but is it really? I am in a similar situation except I have Breece Hall who is basically not even playable with Zach Wilson under center. Even bad QBs can give value to great WR as long as they have volume and you're in a PPR league. Also if they are down will just throw it more. As for RB though they are quickly abandoned as the Jets have done with Hall. Only hope for Hall is Siemian. Bench until that happens.I know I'm not going to sit around watching those two limpd**k QBs tank Wilson's and Pickens' seasons. Stroud was by far the best QB in this draft and he's already showing it. Stroud told the Texans he wanted Tank and so they scooped him up with #69 pick in the draft, considerably higher than his projected draft ranking. He's going to absolutely rain targets down on Dell this season, and when you have a guy with short area quickness this explosive and long speed to match, that my friends is a recipe for success.
It won't be long until Wilson or Pickens, perhaps both, are in the news for voicing their frustrations about their QBs. Those two teams are a mess.
Drew Dougherty
Ryans: Tank Dell's success comes from his preparation. He's locked in on the details, it shows on Sunday bc he plays fast and doesn't hesitate. He's making explosive plays because of it.
ARSB lite?Drew DoughertyRyans: Tank Dell's success comes from his preparation. He's locked in on the details, it shows on Sunday bc he plays fast and doesn't hesitate. He's making explosive plays because of it.
He’s in over Godwin and Kirk. To heck with it.
TJ Watt vs backup tackles is the concern. Not the secondaryHe’s in over Godwin and Kirk. To heck with it.
The Steelers secondary looked pathetic trying to cover D. Adams and J. Meyers. I think the HOU/Stroud/Dell coming out party continues.
Just wish D. Pierce would join the same party soon.