Going into the season the two Houston Texans tight ends who were supposed to — or at least were needed — to stand out were Jordan Akins and Jordan Thomas. Thomas was injured in the fourth and final week of the preseason with a broken rib, and Akins has stood out at times this season, but the player who needs praised is Darren Fells.
At tight end this season, Fells has made some very nice blocks, as that was one of the reasons he’s made the team this season. With the injury to Thomas, Fells has seen a lot more playing time than expected, and for that his play hasn’t gone unnoticed.