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2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@KC
Loss, 20-34
-----219-----3.90
2BAL
Loss, 16-33
-----2231----10.30
3@PIT
Loss, 21-28
------------0.00
4MIN
Loss, 23-31
-----221-----4.10
5JAX
Win, 30-14
-----2571----13.70
6@TEN
Loss, 36-42
-----6851----20.50
7GB
Loss, 20-35
------------0.00
8Bye  ------------0.00
9@JAX
Win, 27-25
-----226-----4.60
10@CLE
Loss, 7-10
-----115-----2.50
11NE
Win, 27-20
-----229-----4.90
12@DET
Win, 41-25
------------0.00
13IND
Loss, 20-26
------------0.00
14@CHI
Loss, 7-36
-----115-----2.50
15@IND
Loss, 20-27
------------0.00
16CIN
Loss, 31-37
-----1221----9.20
17TEN
Loss, 38-41
------------0.00
2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@KC,
L 20-34
--19--3.90
2BAL,
L 16-33
--231-10.30
3@PIT,
L 21-28
-----0.00
4MIN,
L 23-31
--21--4.10
5JAX,
W 30-14
--571-13.70
6@TEN,
L 36-42
--851-20.50
7GB,
L 20-35
-----0.00
8Bye-----0.00
9@JAX,
W 27-25
--26--4.60
10@CLE,
L 7-10
--15--2.50
11NE,
W 27-20
--29--4.90
12@DET,
W 41-25
-----0.00
13IND,
L 20-26
-----0.00
14@CHI,
L 7-36
--15--2.50
15@IND,
L 20-27
-----0.00
16CIN,
L 31-37
--221-9.20
17TEN,
L 38-41
-----0.00
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  • 114.90
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  • 130.00
  • 142.50
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  • 169.20
  • 17
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News

  • Cut loose by Houston

    The Texans released Fells on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: It's reasonable enough that a rebuilding team would cut a soon-to-be 35-year-old, though the Texans aren't exactly loaded with talent at tight end. Jordan Akins, Pharaoh Brown, Kahale Warring and Ryan Izzo inhabit the Houston depth chart, while Fells will now become an unrestricted free agent. Fells averaged only 1.7 receptions for 20.4 yards in 32 games with the Texans, but he did score touchdowns on 11 of his 55 catches. The combination of competent blocking and red-zone utility should give…read more

    Published: Thu, Mar 18 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 4:02am by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end, who's shown a nose for the end zone in the past, was back in the scoring column Sunday for the first time since Week 6 courtesy of a 22-yard grab with 6:15 remaining. The score was the final one of the day for the Texans and gave Houston a relatively short-lived 31-27 lead. Despite hitting pay dirt Sunday, Fells remains fairly deep down the depth chart in Houston's pass-catching corps and is difficult to trust in a Week 17 matchup against the Titans to close out the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted once in loss

    Fells caught his lone target for 15 yards in Sunday's 36-7 loss to Chicago.

    Analysis: Fells finished behind Jordan Akins (six targets, 36 snaps) once again in targets but saw more action (40 snaps). Houston's tight ends could play a role going forward as the team's wide receiver depth chart has taken a significant hit. Brandin Cooks (foot) was inactive Sunday, while Will Fuller (suspension) is done for the season, and Randall Cobb (toe) is looking at shutting down.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 4:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted in loss

    Fells did not catch his only target in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: Fells had one or fewer targets for the fourth time in the last six games, a big departure from his usage usage in 2019 when the 34-year-old led NFL tight ends with seven touchdowns. Houston's tight ends have played a reduced role in 2020 in favor of the team's wideouts, and that state continues Sunday even while the Texans played without Will Fuller (suspension), Randall Cobb (toe) and Kenny Stills (released).

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 4:37am by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: Houston's tight ends did not figure prominently Thursday with just three targets among quarterback Deshaun Watson's 25 attempts. It was the second time in the last five weeks that Fells didn't get a touch, and his fifth straight game under 30 yards and without a touchdown.

    Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 4:52am by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: Fells trailed both Jordan Akins (31 snaps, 51 percent) and Pharaoh Brown (27, 44 percent) in playing time, but he remains part of the three-headed TE grouping. With injuries to Randall Cobb (toe) and Kenny Stills (quadriceps) forcing them to leave Sunday's game early, Houston could rely on its tight ends more heavily in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day.

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 6:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch in loss

    Fells caught his lone target for 15 yards in Sunday's 10-7 loss to Cleveland.

    Analysis: On a windy day in Cleveland that limited downfield passing, the Texans didn't make great use of their tight ends -- just four targets in 30 attempts. Both Fells and Jordan Akins, Houston's top two tight ends, had just one target each, while third-stringer Pharaoh Brown had two targets and a touchdown.

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 5:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Drop in playing time

    Fells caught two of three targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Fells saw his playing time shrink with the return of Jordan Akins. He still led Houston tight ends with 33 snaps, ahead of Pharaoh Brown (25) and Akins (25), but the window closed on him seeing north of 50 snaps. The good news for Fells and the team's other tight ends is that the position group was given eight targets, its third highest total of the season -- this after no tight end was targeted in Houston's previous game, a Week 7 loss to the Packers.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 5:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Coach explains usage

    Houston interim head coach Romeo Crennel said Fells was not targeted in Sunday's loss to the Packers because of Green Bay's defensive scheme, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Crennel said his wide receivers were able to get open and make plays, so it would appear the game dictated receiver usage. It was curious to see Fells, who has three touchdown receptions this year, without a target in 78 snaps. The 6-foot-7 tight end usually presents a large target in the red zone, but the Texans had to settle for field goals on two trips inside the 20. The Texans are on a bye Week 8, and Crennel hopes tight end Jordan Akins (ankle) will be ready to play Week 9 against the…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 6:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • No targets in loss

    Fells was not targeted in Sunday's 35-20 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: This was another game that got away early from the Texans, who were down by 21 points at halftime and never got within two scores of the Packers after that. That led to heavy usage for Houston's wide receivers at the expense of its tight ends. The game snapped Fells' touchdown streak at two games. With Jordan Akins (ankle) working his way back from an ankle injury and Houston entering a bye week, Fells' playing time could take a hit in Week 9 at Jacksonville.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 4:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will top TE depth chart Week 7

    Fells will elevate to the No. 1 spot on Houston's tight end depth chart with Jordan Akins (ankle) having been deemed inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

    Analysis: With Akins sidelined for each of the past two weeks, Fells has totaled eight receptions for 142 yards and two touchdowns in matchups against the Jaguars and Titans. The 34-year-old also logged starts between Weeks 1 and 4 while Akins was available, but he's become more of a go-to passing-game option of late, with nine targets over his past two appearances.

    Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Strong effort in loss

    Fells caught six of seven targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-36 overtime loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Fells stepped up with fellow tight end Jordan Akins (concussion) sitting out for the second consecutive week. The 34-year-old tight end has displayed a nose for the end zone, with three touchdowns this season and 10 since the start of 2019. Fells' second-quarter trip to the end zone in this one came from one yard out on fourth down. He'll look to stretch his touchdown streak to three games in Week 7 against the Packers.

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set atop depth chart again

    Fells is set to operate as the No. 1 tight end with Jordan Akins (ankle/concussion) ruled out ahead of Sunday's game, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Fells participated in a season-high 86 percent of the team's snaps with Akins out against the Jaguars last week, but he still saw just two targets, matching his total from each of the previous two weeks. The fact the veteran tight end turned one of them into a 44-yard touchdown is promising, but Fells still remains a last-resort touchdown-dependent option for fantasy managers unless the Texans choose to start involving him more in the offense.

    Published: Sat, Oct 17 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in 44-yard touchdown

    Fells recorded two receptions on two targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Fells did the majority of his damage on a 44-yard touchdown reception late in the second quarter. His only other catch came earlier in the contest on the Texans' second drive, which ended with a field goal. Fells was the top tight end option for the team in the absence of Jordan Akins (concussion), but Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb combined to see targets on 25 of Deshaun Watson's 35 pass attempts. That leaves Fells as a touchdown-or-bust type option even if Akins remains out in…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 6:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Atop depth chart with Akins injured

    With Jordan Akins (concussion) unable to practice Wednesday, per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Fells becomes the lead tight end in preparations for Week 5 against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Akins is also dealing with an ankle injury as the Texans prepare for their home matchup against division rival Jacksonville. After Akins was removed from last week's loss to the Vikings, Fells stepped in as the lead tight end and caught two passes for 21 yards while playing a season-high 52 snaps (80 percent).

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 3:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Benefits from Akins injury

    Fells caught two of two targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 31-23 loss to Minnesota.

    Analysis: Fells played a season-high 52 snaps after Jordan Akins left the game due to a concussion. Akins, who had three targets in 19 snaps, had moved ahead of Fells on the depth chart, but it could be Fells lining up as the primary tight end Week 5 at home against Jacksonville.

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Blanked in Week 3

    Fells was targeted twice in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Steelers in Week 3.

    Analysis: Fells, who was held without a catch for the first time this season, started for the third straight game but has clearly dropped behind Jordan Akins as a tight end target. The one hope for Fells is that his 2019 started similarly before he went on to catch seven touchdowns. He's caught four of eight targets for 41 yards and one touchdown thus far.

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 5:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in Week 2 loss

    Fells caught two of four targets for 23 yards and a 10-yard touchdown catch in Sunday's 33-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 2.

    Analysis: Fells, who tied for the lead among tight ends with seven touchdown receptions in 2019, snagged his first score of the season Sunday. He and Jordan Akins share the tight end job, but Akins (nine targets) has drawn more attention from quarterback Deshaun Watson than Fells (six).

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two targets in Week 1 loss

    Fells caught two of two targets for 19 yards in Thursday's 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

    Analysis: Neither of Fells' targets came in the red zone, and he played fewer snaps (25) than Jordan Akins (48), who had two targets and a red-zone touchdown. Fells was a favored red-zone target in 2019 when he scored seven touchdowns, but the Texans reshaped their receiving corps during the offseason. As such, tight ends may not have as big a role in 2020.

    Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 4:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Re-signs with Houston

    Fells is signing a two-year, $7 million contract to stay with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Fells signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract last offseason and went on to set career highs in every major receiving category: 34 catches for 341 yards and seven touchdowns on 48 targets. He's mostly been known for run blocking throughout his pro career, but he does have 17 TDs among his 102 catches, and his 12 red-zone targets last season were second most among Houston pass catchers. With Fells entering his age-34 season and likely to take on a good number of snaps again, the 2020 fantasy…read more

    Published: Tue, Mar 10 at 6:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in playoff loss

    Fells caught three of seven targets for 22 yards and had a four-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 51-31 divisional-round loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Fells, who ranked third among tight ends during the regular season with seven touchdowns, snapped a five-game streak without a score. The 33-year-old Fells began the season as an afterthought as a receiver while competing with three tight ends the Texans had selected over the last two drafts, but he emerged as a go-to target in the red zone for quarterback Deshaun Watson. He had career highs in targets (48), catches (34), yards (341) and touchdowns (seven) and now is slated to head into free…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 12 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up versus Kansas City

    Fells (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, fellow tight end Jordan Akins (hamstring) won't play Sunday, which should lead to Fells garnering ample playing time against the Chiefs. In last weekend's wild-card win over the Bills, Fells logged a 96 percent share of his team's offensive snaps, en route to hauling in four of five targets for 37 yards.

    Published: Sun, Jan 12 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • On track to play

    Fells (hip), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, is expected to play, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Texans list three skill-position players as questionable -- Fells, Will Fuller (groin) and Kenny Stills (knee) -- but the trio is trending toward suiting up for the divisional-round showdown in Kansas City. Assuming he gains clearance to play and experiences no in-game complications with the hip, Fells should dominate the playing time at tight end. No. 2 tight end Jordan Akins (hamstring) has been ruled out for a second straight game, and his absence in the wild-card win over Buffalo…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 12 at 6:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Fells (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's playoff game against the Chiefs after being limited at practice Friday.

    Analysis: Fells was added to the Texans' injury report Friday, which implies an in-practice setback. Meanwhile, Jordan Akins (hamstring) -- who was inactive for last weekend's wild-card win over the Bills -- a game in which Fells logged a 96 percent snap share, is also listed as questionable for the contest. As a result, the status of both tight ends is worth monitoring in advance of Sunday's 3:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Fri, Jan 10 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has four catches in playoff win

    Fells caught four of five targets for 37 yards in Houston's 22-19 overtime win over the Bills in their AFC wild-card round playoff game Saturday.

    Analysis: Fells filled his usual role as the Texans' lead tight end and had his most catches, targets and yards since Week 8. Three of his receptions came on third down to move the sticks, and he had catches on two separate scoring drives. He might have been remembered in a different light had his third-down drop on Houston's first overtime possession led to a Bills' score. Fells played 66 of 69 snaps (96 percent) while the only other active tight end, Jordan Thomas, played just eight.

    Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three grabs in Week 16 win

    Fells caught all three targets for 27 yards in Saturday's 23-20 win over Tampa Bay in Week 16.

    Analysis: One of Fells' targets was a red-zone catch for a 10-yard gain, but he went a third straight week without reaching the end zone. He's second among NFL tight ends with seven touchdowns, behind only the Ravens' Mark Andrews (eight). The three catches, his most since Week 8 against Oakland, gives him 34, three more than fellow tight end Jordan Akins.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 4:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Escapes injury designation

    Fells (hand) won't carry an injury designation into Saturday's game against the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: After being limited in practices Tuesday and Wednesday, Fells received the green light for the Week 16 matchup by putting in a full workout Thursday. Fells should thus be in the clear to lead Houston's tight-end group in snaps Saturday like he typically does most weeks, though he's actually drawn fewer targets in the passing game of late than backup Jordan Akins.

    Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another limited practice

    Fells (hand) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Fells has now logged back-to-back limited sessions to open Week 16, but the prevailing thought is that he'll be able to play through the hand injury in Saturday's game against the Buccaneers, barring any setbacks. The tight end has fallen behind Jordan Akins in terms of targets in recent weeks, but Fells continues to lead the position group in offensive snaps.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to begin Week 16

    Fells was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice due to a hand injury.

    Analysis: Fells presumably sustained the injury in this past weekend's 24-21 win over the Titans, but it didn't stop him from playing 83 percent of the offensive snaps and contributing one catch for a two-yard gain on two targets. Expect Fells to ultimately gain clearance for the Texans' matchup Saturday with the Buccaneers.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two targets in Week 15 win

    Fells caught one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Titans in Week 15.

    Analysis: Fells, who has a career-high seven touchdowns in 2019, did not score for the second straight week. It was also the second straight game without a red-zone target. He remains Houston's leader among tight ends in terms of playing time but has fallen behind Jordan Akins in terms of targets. The Texans are on the road Week 15 against Tampa Bay, whose defense has surrendered the fourth-most yards per game (62.3) and is tied for fourth in touchdowns allowed (seven) to tight ends.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 6:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Four targets in loss

    Fells caught two of four targets for two yards in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Fells had fewer targets and snaps than Jordan Akins, who, despite having fewer touchdowns this season, is considered the better receiving threat. When Houston fell behind 14-0 after one quarter and 31-3 at halftime, Fells' playing time took a hit.

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 7:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in win

    Fells caught two of three targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-22 win over New England.

    Analysis: Fells, who is tied for the league lead among tight ends with seven touchdowns, recorded his first TD in three games. He remains the top dog among the team's tight ends even with the return of Jordan Thomas. Fells' 42 snaps were more than Jordan Akins (31) and Thomas (14).

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 5:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another red zone target in win

    Fells caught one of two targets for 24 yards in Thursday's 20-17 win over the Colts in Week 12.

    Analysis: Fells had one long catch to set up the Texans' first field goal and added his team-leading 10th red-zone target, one of only two plays Houston ran inside the Colts' 20-yard-line. The 33-year-old Fells has scored six touchdowns, all from the red zone, and is tied for the lead among tight ends in TD receptions. He does have more competition for snaps now that Jordan Thomas is back from injured reserve.

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 5:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three targets in loss

    Fells caught one of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 41-7 loss to Baltimore.

    Analysis: Fells, a surprising leader among tight ends with six touchdown catches, saw his two-game touchdown streak end. The Ravens steamrolled the Texans, which saw only one receiver post more than 27 receiving yards.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 8:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores again

    Fells caught one of three targets for one yard and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Fells found the end zone for the third time in the last two games and has a team-high six touchdowns, which is also an NFL-high figure among tight ends. He's been a major surprise in the Texans' offense with career highs in catches (24), targets (31) and touchdowns (six).

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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