Tank Dell - Never Not Open
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Tank Dell - Never Not Open
It seems overdue for reaction on Tank Dell. He's been one of the best players in this rookie class so far, and continues to overachieve expectations, and frankly defy conventional logic.
Before the draft, Dell had a long list of potential red flags.
- Small school prospect at Houston
- 40th percentile breakout age at a small school
- Starts his rookie season as a 24-year-old
- 5'8, 165.
- Only ran a 4.49 40 time with his size.
Yet, none of this has seemed to matter.
+ Houston gave him Day 2 pedigree
+ C.J. Stroud personally advocated for the Texans to draft him after developing a connection with him at the draft combine
+ If you buy into ESPN/538 Analytics, Tank Dell currently has the 4th highest Open Score in the NFL.
+ By those same metrics, Dell is graded as the best rookie WR in the class and the 7th best WR this season.
+ Currently WR20 in PPG on the season.
+ Currently WR36 on KTC.
+ On pace for 64/1038/9 as a rookie for 16 games.
+ In three games with at least five targets, Dell has posted lines of 6/114/2 (vs. Tampa), 5/145/1 (vs. Jacksonville), and 7/72/1 (vs. Indianapolis).
Let's see what everyone's thoughts are on Dell going forward. With his route running and separation ability, his ceiling could be much higher than anticipated, especially being attached at the hip to a potential gamechanger in C.J. Stroud.
Before the draft, Dell had a long list of potential red flags.
- Small school prospect at Houston
- 40th percentile breakout age at a small school
- Starts his rookie season as a 24-year-old
- 5'8, 165.
- Only ran a 4.49 40 time with his size.
Yet, none of this has seemed to matter.
+ Houston gave him Day 2 pedigree
+ C.J. Stroud personally advocated for the Texans to draft him after developing a connection with him at the draft combine
+ If you buy into ESPN/538 Analytics, Tank Dell currently has the 4th highest Open Score in the NFL.
+ By those same metrics, Dell is graded as the best rookie WR in the class and the 7th best WR this season.
+ Currently WR20 in PPG on the season.
+ Currently WR36 on KTC.
+ On pace for 64/1038/9 as a rookie for 16 games.
+ In three games with at least five targets, Dell has posted lines of 6/114/2 (vs. Tampa), 5/145/1 (vs. Jacksonville), and 7/72/1 (vs. Indianapolis).
Let's see what everyone's thoughts are on Dell going forward. With his route running and separation ability, his ceiling could be much higher than anticipated, especially being attached at the hip to a potential gamechanger in C.J. Stroud.
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I put him on the block for a 1st, but idk, I’m starting to think I’d rather just keep him. He’s in a good situation and producing well already.
12 team. PPR. QB pass td = 6
Starters: QB(1) FLEX (RB/WR/TE)(2) RB(2) WR(3) TE(1)
QB: AR, DJones
RB: Gibby, Charb, KMiller, Akers
WR: Chase, Lamb, G Wilson, Tank Dell, Burks, Mimsy, Tutu, W Robinson, Tucker, Wicks, RBell
TE: DNjoku, Hunter Henry
Draft Picks: 2024: 1.2, 1.5, 1.11. 2025: 1st Round (2) 2nd Round (1), 2026: 1st Round (1) 2nd Round (2)
Starters: QB(1) FLEX (RB/WR/TE)(2) RB(2) WR(3) TE(1)
QB: AR, DJones
RB: Gibby, Charb, KMiller, Akers
WR: Chase, Lamb, G Wilson, Tank Dell, Burks, Mimsy, Tutu, W Robinson, Tucker, Wicks, RBell
TE: DNjoku, Hunter Henry
Draft Picks: 2024: 1.2, 1.5, 1.11. 2025: 1st Round (2) 2nd Round (1), 2026: 1st Round (1) 2nd Round (2)
Re: Tank Dell - Never Not Open
He could definitely wind up on top of the Texans rookie receiving yards list prior to week 18 (ahead of Andre Johnson and Nuk). He and Stroud are clearly on the same wavelength. Only question for me is whether he can stay healthy at that size. Being an older rookie also probably will put a lower cap on his trade value...may just be one of those guys who retires on my team.
Also: https://twitter.com/VatorSports/status/ ... 33Rew&s=19
Also: https://twitter.com/VatorSports/status/ ... 33Rew&s=19
Team 1: 2012-2016
2013 Champion, 2012 Runner-Up
Team 2: 12 Team PPR - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 R/W/T, 23 man rosters, est. 2016
2021 Champion, 2020 Runner-up
Tua, Purdy Geno, Carr
JT, Ekeler, Mostert, Javonte, Chuba, D. Harris, M. Carter, J. Hill, Spiller
Chase, AJB, Amon-Ra, Aiyuk, Olave, DJM, Dell
Andrews, McBride, Engram
IR(3): Chubb, M. Williams, Rodgers
Taxi(4): J. Palmer, Tolbert, T. Palmer
2024 Picks: 3, 4, 5
Team 3: 12 Team PPR, 6 pt Pass TD - 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 3 R/W/T, 28 man rosters, est. 2019
2021 Champion, 2022 Runner-up
Jackson, Love, Tannehill, Z. Wilson
Barkley, Mixon, Mostert, J. Wilson, CEH, Gaskin, J. Hill
J. Jefferson, Diggs, Waddle, Evans, Metcalf, Sutton, R. Moore, Slayton, Berrios, Carter, Dortch, Powell, Raymond
Kelce, Dissly, Hooper
2024 Picks: 1
2013 Champion, 2012 Runner-Up
Team 2: 12 Team PPR - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 R/W/T, 23 man rosters, est. 2016
2021 Champion, 2020 Runner-up
Tua, Purdy Geno, Carr
JT, Ekeler, Mostert, Javonte, Chuba, D. Harris, M. Carter, J. Hill, Spiller
Chase, AJB, Amon-Ra, Aiyuk, Olave, DJM, Dell
Andrews, McBride, Engram
IR(3): Chubb, M. Williams, Rodgers
Taxi(4): J. Palmer, Tolbert, T. Palmer
2024 Picks: 3, 4, 5
Team 3: 12 Team PPR, 6 pt Pass TD - 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 3 R/W/T, 28 man rosters, est. 2019
2021 Champion, 2022 Runner-up
Jackson, Love, Tannehill, Z. Wilson
Barkley, Mixon, Mostert, J. Wilson, CEH, Gaskin, J. Hill
J. Jefferson, Diggs, Waddle, Evans, Metcalf, Sutton, R. Moore, Slayton, Berrios, Carter, Dortch, Powell, Raymond
Kelce, Dissly, Hooper
2024 Picks: 1
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Traded as part of a deal to acquire Burrow.
Love having the QB stability. Hate having moved him
Love having the QB stability. Hate having moved him
12 Team, 1QB, 3WR, 2RB, 1TE, 1Flex, D, K, 10 Bench
1PPR, 0.5 point per carry.
Burrow, Richardson
AJ Brown, DJMoore, G Wilson, T Higgens, Sutton, Tillman, Melton
King Henry, Bijan, Pacheco, Mixon, Ford, JK
Hockenson, Musgrave
Random Kicker
Niners
Picks in 2024 - #15, #22, #23, #27
1PPR, 0.5 point per carry.
Burrow, Richardson
AJ Brown, DJMoore, G Wilson, T Higgens, Sutton, Tillman, Melton
King Henry, Bijan, Pacheco, Mixon, Ford, JK
Hockenson, Musgrave
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Picks in 2024 - #15, #22, #23, #27
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Re: Tank Dell - Never Not Open
He has to roster Jeudy...there no win there.
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Jeudy is fantasy snot. Basically the trade was Dell for Addison. I'd call that fair.
TEAM 1:
12 Team ppr w/20 keepers - start 1QB 2RB 3WR 1TE 1FLX 6IDP 1DEF
QB: Tua, Lamar, Levis
RB: Etienne, Pacheco, JavonteWms, JFord, CEH
WR: Lamb, JChase, Waddle, Pickens, MWilliams, Q Johnston
TE: Goedert, Friermuth
DEF: Cowboys, Ravens
IDP:(LB) Bolton, Greenlaw; (DE/DL) ZCollins, BJHill; (S/CB) Pitre, Bates, Witherspoon
2023 & 2022 Champion: 2020 third place: 2019 Champion
TEAM 2:
14 Team 30roster SF/ppr/TEP - QB/RB/WR/TE/5FLX/SF
QB: Tua, CJStroud, Carr, AOC, MWhite, Lock
RB: Etienne, Stevenson, GusE, AJD, Singletary, CEH, Spiller
WR: Amon-Ra, Kirk, Dell, Thielen, Gallup, Ch Jones
TE: Andrews, Waller, Taysom, Smythe, WMallory, JOliver
2023 semifinals loser
12 Team ppr w/20 keepers - start 1QB 2RB 3WR 1TE 1FLX 6IDP 1DEF
QB: Tua, Lamar, Levis
RB: Etienne, Pacheco, JavonteWms, JFord, CEH
WR: Lamb, JChase, Waddle, Pickens, MWilliams, Q Johnston
TE: Goedert, Friermuth
DEF: Cowboys, Ravens
IDP:(LB) Bolton, Greenlaw; (DE/DL) ZCollins, BJHill; (S/CB) Pitre, Bates, Witherspoon
2023 & 2022 Champion: 2020 third place: 2019 Champion
TEAM 2:
14 Team 30roster SF/ppr/TEP - QB/RB/WR/TE/5FLX/SF
QB: Tua, CJStroud, Carr, AOC, MWhite, Lock
RB: Etienne, Stevenson, GusE, AJD, Singletary, CEH, Spiller
WR: Amon-Ra, Kirk, Dell, Thielen, Gallup, Ch Jones
TE: Andrews, Waller, Taysom, Smythe, WMallory, JOliver
2023 semifinals loser
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I think most leagues have someone who would still give a 2nd for Jeudy. So Addison for Dell + 2nd. Fine deal.
Team 1: 2012-2016
2013 Champion, 2012 Runner-Up
Team 2: 12 Team PPR - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 R/W/T, 23 man rosters, est. 2016
2021 Champion, 2020 Runner-up
Tua, Purdy Geno, Carr
JT, Ekeler, Mostert, Javonte, Chuba, D. Harris, M. Carter, J. Hill, Spiller
Chase, AJB, Amon-Ra, Aiyuk, Olave, DJM, Dell
Andrews, McBride, Engram
IR(3): Chubb, M. Williams, Rodgers
Taxi(4): J. Palmer, Tolbert, T. Palmer
2024 Picks: 3, 4, 5
Team 3: 12 Team PPR, 6 pt Pass TD - 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 3 R/W/T, 28 man rosters, est. 2019
2021 Champion, 2022 Runner-up
Jackson, Love, Tannehill, Z. Wilson
Barkley, Mixon, Mostert, J. Wilson, CEH, Gaskin, J. Hill
J. Jefferson, Diggs, Waddle, Evans, Metcalf, Sutton, R. Moore, Slayton, Berrios, Carter, Dortch, Powell, Raymond
Kelce, Dissly, Hooper
2024 Picks: 1
2013 Champion, 2012 Runner-Up
Team 2: 12 Team PPR - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 R/W/T, 23 man rosters, est. 2016
2021 Champion, 2020 Runner-up
Tua, Purdy Geno, Carr
JT, Ekeler, Mostert, Javonte, Chuba, D. Harris, M. Carter, J. Hill, Spiller
Chase, AJB, Amon-Ra, Aiyuk, Olave, DJM, Dell
Andrews, McBride, Engram
IR(3): Chubb, M. Williams, Rodgers
Taxi(4): J. Palmer, Tolbert, T. Palmer
2024 Picks: 3, 4, 5
Team 3: 12 Team PPR, 6 pt Pass TD - 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 3 R/W/T, 28 man rosters, est. 2019
2021 Champion, 2022 Runner-up
Jackson, Love, Tannehill, Z. Wilson
Barkley, Mixon, Mostert, J. Wilson, CEH, Gaskin, J. Hill
J. Jefferson, Diggs, Waddle, Evans, Metcalf, Sutton, R. Moore, Slayton, Berrios, Carter, Dortch, Powell, Raymond
Kelce, Dissly, Hooper
2024 Picks: 1
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Re: Tank Dell - Never Not Open
The TY Hilton comparisons have certainly come to life. He’s here to stay no doubt about it.
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Re: Tank Dell - Never Not Open
Second straight game with 10+ targets for a 6/56/1 line. He's now averaging 23.3 fantasy points in four games with 5+ targets. He looks like an absolute stud right now.
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Third straight game with 10+ targets.
8/149/1 line and getting open at will.
8/149/1 line and getting open at will.
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Had a lot of buzz in camp.. I’m mad I don’t have more shares as a Texans fan. Guess I bought into the same old Texans. He’s good though and they definitely have a connection. Only major concern, for me, is do they spend big on a Higgins or draft someone they feel is a true number one but they have some other needs.
They need the Browns to start losing. But no MHJr for sure
They need the Browns to start losing. But no MHJr for sure
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I'm not all that concerned about who they bring in. Nico Collins is a very good WR imo. He's similar to Pittman and would be the WR1 on most teams. However, Tank is stealing the show and proving he can also be a go-to WR.heydangle wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:44 am Had a lot of buzz in camp.. I’m mad I don’t have more shares as a Texans fan. Guess I bought into the same old Texans. He’s good though and they definitely have a connection. Only major concern, for me, is do they spend big on a Higgins or draft someone they feel is a true number one but they have some other needs.
They need the Browns to start losing. But no MHJr for sure
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Now on pace for 74/1171/11 in 16 games.
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Re: Tank Dell - Never Not Open
This is absurd, did not see this one coming. I assumed that the main pass catchers on HOU were yet to be on the roster... and Dell's size scared me away. I had some shares of Downs and didn't want to load up on small receivers (had Atwell at some points also)... but Dell appears to be a perfect fit for Stroud. He's Stroud's ARSB.
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RB: Hall, Pacheco, Jacobs, Connor, Chubb, Mattison
WR: Tyreek, AJ Brown, Flowers, CSutton, JJeudy, Slayton, Iosivas
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QB: Purdy, Levis, DTR
RB: Pacheco + scrubs
WR: Downs, MMims, EMoore, Jeudy, MWilson + scrubs
TE: Hock, Kincaid, Pitts, Mayer + scrubs
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TE: LaPorta, Kincaid, McBride, Mayer, Musgrave, Schoonmaker (and a bunch more 2nd stringers)
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QB: Mahomes, Prescott, Mayfield
RB: Hall, Pacheco, Jacobs, Connor, Chubb, Mattison
WR: Tyreek, AJ Brown, Flowers, CSutton, JJeudy, Slayton, Iosivas
TE: McBride, DSchultz, Musgrave, Kraft, MGesicki
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QB: Purdy, Levis, DTR
RB: Pacheco + scrubs
WR: Downs, MMims, EMoore, Jeudy, MWilson + scrubs
TE: Hock, Kincaid, Pitts, Mayer + scrubs
2024: 1.01, 1.05, 1.11, 2.01, 2.02, 2.06,
2025: 2 1sts, 2 2nds
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QB: Purdy, Richardson, Hooker, Willis
RB: literal ZERO RB (for now)
WR: Mingo, MMims, Toney, Skyy, Iosivas
TE: LaPorta, Kincaid, McBride, Mayer, Musgrave, Schoonmaker (and a bunch more 2nd stringers)
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2025: 1 1st, 1 2nd
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