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ROSTERED: 17% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: I don't think there is any need to introduce O.J. Howard to you by talking about his past seasons here. That is already a well-known story and one we don't want to remember, but rather forget as soon as possible. Just to put things in context, though, let me tell you that Howard averaged a measly 6.1 PPR points in 2019 while he had finished with a 12.1 average in 2018 ranking as the TE4 in all fantasy football... in four fewer games. Disappointing season 2019, to say the least.
But we all knew Howard had it in him. We had seen it before. It is only that you can't do a lot with limited chances, as was the case last year. For Week 1 on Sunday, new QB Tom Brady used Howard more long-time friend Gronk, targeting the former six times to the latter's three and using Gronkowski more as a blocker than a passing target. Howard caught four of those six passes for 36 yards, got into the endzone, and caught a TD-pass to score his first of the year. Not bad to kick off a promising comeback season.
Howard's six targets and 13.6 PPR points this past weekend might get threatened down the road. Gronkowski will get into rhythm and Mike Evans will be back in full force, which means Howard will surrender some opportunities. That being said, though, Howard is one of the best tight ends around yet somehow is rostered in fewer than one out of five leagues... Make sure to add him and don't be afraid of playing him weekly, even more if you are into some sort of deeper league.
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