Yahoo Fantasy Football on Carnell Tate
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Carnell Tate received 6 targets for ZERO completions in preseason; He went 0-for-4 in August. EPA per Dropback: -0.16, 32nd Passing Success Rate: 37.7%, 32nd CPOE: -2.9%, 30th
STACKED’s take
Tate's 0-for-6 preseason and Ward's poor efficiency make him a Round 8 fade.
Tate is identified as a Round 8 bust candidate despite being a first-round receiver. In preseason, he received 6 targets for zero completions (0-for-4 in August), raising immediate concerns about his ability to connect with QB Cam Ward. Target distribution shows Wan'Dale Robinson at 26.1% target rate and 14.5% air yard share, while Tate posted 21.7% target rate but 43.5% air yard share—indicating deep targets that he failed to convert. Ward's overall performance is concerning: -0.16 EPA per dropback (32nd), 37.7% passing success rate (32nd), and -2.9% CPOE (30th). The Titans' offensive scheme under OC Brian Daboll emphasizes taking what the defense allows, making Tate's 22.5 air yards per target average during preseason unlikely to materialize. With short-area options available and added competition, Tate faces significant headwinds to a rookie breakout.
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