Fantasy Upside
As USA Today recently reminded readers, Ryan Griffin also broke out for the Texans last season as more of a prototypical tight end. A very strong in-line blocker, Griffin was an excellent blocker on the back end, slowing defenders down to allow big gains for his running backs on the other side of the field. The Texans signed him to a three-year deal this offseason, so they obviously see potential. Bigger than starter C.J. Fiedorowicz at 6-foot-6 and 255 pounds, Griffin is a dangerous downfield target. He caught a career-high 50 passes for 442 yards and 2 touchdowns last season. Griffin resembles a basketball forward and is difficult to tackle in the open field.
Fantasy Downside
Griffin is a role player at a position led by Fiedorowicz. In addition, Stephen Anderson also emerged as a red zone weapon at the position last season, further diluting the value of the other two.
2017 Bottom Line
Barring a surprise at quarterback, the Texans passing attack isn't going to be a fertile-enough aspect of the offense to fuel three players at tight end.
