Ryan Griffin Fantasy Football Week 16 Scouting Report

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Age: 34
Weight: 255 lbs
Height: 6' 6"
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by Scot Berggren

· Sep 06, 2018 · 11:04 PM EDT

HOU TE Ryan Griffin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at New England Patriots

The tight end spot in Houston hasn’t produced much the past few seasons, but Ryan Griffin would like to change that. After finishing last year on the IR due to concussions, he is healthy now. Griffin had his best game of 2017 at New England, catching five passes for 61 yards and a TD and could be a surprise weapon in the opener. However, he should be used as no more than a TE2 play.

by Bob Harris

· Jul 13, 2018 · 10:32 PM EDT

HOU TE Ryan Griffin - 2018 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Continued concussions forced starter C.J. Fiedorowicz to an early retirement, leaving a hole at TE in Houston. Griffin appears to be first man up in the effort to fill that void. As Bleacher Report recently noted, before he got hurt, Griffin had a solid start to the 2017 season, catching 13 passes in seven games. In addition to be a solid pass catcher, Griffin is also a serviceable blocker.

Fantasy Downside
The Texans used two draft choices on the tight end position, selecting Jordan Akins (third round) and Jordan Thomas (sixth round) in April. Akins and Thomas will compete with Griffin and third-year pro Stephen Anderson for snaps. If you're looking at one of the youngsters to possibly create some fantasy excitement, Akins, a former minor-league baseball player who runs and catches well, is worth watching. HC Bill O'Brien likes to have a tight end who can get open and make catches and Akins fits the profile.

2018 Bottom Line
Even with the competition, if Griffin stays healthy, the 6-6, 265-pound veteran has the best chance to win the starting role. Assuming he does, the Texans will lean heavily on his skills as a receiver. It's something worth keeping in mind when injuries or attrition strike as the season progresses.

by Scot Berggren

· Nov 01, 2017 · 1:10 PM EDT

HOU TE Ryan Griffin - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. Indianapolis Colts

Deshaun Watson threw for 402 yards last week at Seattle, but Ryan Griffin was targeted just 2 times, leading to a 10-yard reception. WRs DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller combined for 13 grabs and 349 of the receiving yards in the loss. Griffin only has 8 catches the past four contests and should not be started unless you’re out of other options, even facing a Colts pass defense that hasn’t slowed down any opponent.

by Scot Berggren

· Oct 25, 2017 · 11:47 PM EDT

HOU TE Ryan Griffin - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 at Seattle Seahawks

Since Deshaun Watson took over at QB, the Texans offense has been explosive. Benefitting from the injury to C.J. Fiedorowicz and the rookie signal-caller has been Ryan Griffin. In the four weeks before the week off, the Texans tight end registered 12 receptions for 148 yards and a score. He’ll have a tough task at Seattle on Sunday; so, despite the nice ride during the previous month, Griffin should be used as a low-end TE1 play.

by Scot Berggren

· Oct 10, 2017 · 7:02 PM EDT

HOU TE Ryan Griffin - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. Cleveland Browns

Although Deshaun Watson threw for 261 yards and 5 TDs last Sunday night versus Kansas City, Ryan Griffin finished with only 2 receptions for 22 yards. In the past two contests, the TE has been held to 4 total grabs. The Browns are allowing over 225 passing yards per game, but Griffin should be considered no better than a low-end TE1 option.

by Scot Berggren

· Oct 03, 2017 · 9:22 PM EDT

HOU TE Ryan Griffin - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Even though Deshaun Watson threw for 283 yards and 4 TDs last week in the big win over Tennessee, Ryan Griffin finished with only 2 catches for 13 yards. It was encouraging to see Watson target Griffin 5 times, but after a big Week 3 at New England, the two-catch outing was a bit of a disappointment for fantasy owners. Kansas City is ranked No. 25 against the pass, so look for a bounce back performance from the Houston tight end on Sunday night.

by Scot Berggren

· Sep 26, 2017 · 10:59 AM EDT

HOU TE Ryan Griffin - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Tennessee Titans

Deshaun Watson targeted Ryan Griffin 6 times last Sunday against the Patriots, leading to 5 grabs, 61 yards, and a touchdown. Griffin was cleared after suffering a Week 1 concussion and showed up big on the road. With C.J. Fiedorowicz on I.R., Griffin has a great opportunity to reclaim the No. 1 TE job in Houston. He is more of a TE2 play versus a Titans defense that allowed a lot of passing yards to the Seahawks in Week 3.