TargetsTGTS

TGTS stands for targets in football. Passes thrown a player’s way, whether or not he caught them. Also called times targeted. Other sites write it TGT.

How TGTS is calculated

Counted by the official scorer as the intended receiver on each attempt.

Targets measure opportunity, receptions measure opportunity plus hands. A receiver whose targets stay high through a bad stretch is usually the safer bet.

What counts as a good TGTS?

Half of the 203 qualified NFL players in 2025 were at or below 55. Clearing 113.8 put a season in the top tenth of the league.

Median
55
Top 10%
113.8
Leader
185

By position, the median was 65 for WR, 55.5 for TE and 44 for RB.

Qualified: 4+ games, 30+ TGTS, non-zero, 2025 regular season.

Often confused with

Targets questions