O.J. Howard Snags Touchdown On Saturday
3 years agoBuffalo Bills tight end O.J. Howard has failed to make much noise during the preseason. It's a shame because Howard does have potential, but has failed to make an impact early in his career. Luckily, Howard was able to do some damage during Saturday's second preseason matchup. He hauled in three receptions for 16 yards and one touchdown in the win over the Denver Broncos. It's nice to see Howard doing damage in the red zone, but fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited. Dawson Knox will remain the main threat at tight end, but Howard should be the No. 2 option. Fantasy managers in standard leagues can go ahead and avoid Howard right now. There could be some reason to hold Howard in deep leagues or dynasty formats. Although, he'll likely be a touchdown-or-bust type of player in Buffalo.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
O.J. Howard Signs With Raiders
2 years agoFree-agent tight end O.J. Howard signed an undisclosed deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday after visiting with the team. With Darren Waller now in New York and Foster Moreau currently on the open market, Howard joins Jesper Horsted and Cole Fotheringham as the tight ends on roster in Vegas. Howard, a former first-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017, could help stretch opposing defenses for the Raiders in 2023. The 28-year-old could have some sleeper potential as a TE2 in fantasy if Moreau doesn't re-sign, but Howard has done very little since his first two years in the NFL. Last year in 13 games (10 starts) for the Houston Texans, he had a career-low 10 receptions for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Howard has only 35 receptions for 426 yards and five touchdowns in the last three years combined.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Raiders Hosting O.J. Howard For A Visit
2 years agoThe Las Vegas Raiders are hosting former first-round tight end O.J. Howard for a visit, according to sources. As the Raiders look to replace Darren Waller after they traded him to the New York Giants last week, Howard is a pass-catcher who can help stretch opposing defenses. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneer made 10 starts for the Houston Texans last year and disappointed with a career-low 10 receptions (23 targets) for 145 yards and two touchdowns in 13 total games. There is opportunity at the position in Vegas, as Jesper Horsted and Cole Fotheringham are the only two tight ends currently on the roster. Howard hasn't done much since his first two years in the league with Tampa, when he combined for 60 catches, 997 yards and 11 touchdowns in 24 games (22 starts).
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
O.J. Howard Inactive Against Colts In Week 18
2 years agoHouston Texans tight end O.J. Howard (hip), who was listed as questionable for Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, has officially been ruled out for the regular season finale. It's a bit surprising that he's not active after returning to a full practice on Friday, but the Texans have decided to keep him out in a meaningless game. The 28-year-old finishes his first year in Houston with a career-low 10 receptions on 23 targets for 145 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games played (10 starts). With Howard out, Jordan Akins and Brevin Jordan will split the pass-catching duties at the position for the Texans, but neither of them are particularly attractive streaming options in fantasy at the position as the Texans play out the string.
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Rex Burkhead, O.J. Howard Inactive Against Browns
2 years agoHouston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) and tight end O.J. Howard are inactive for Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns. Burkhead will miss his first game of the year while dealing with a head injury, while Howard is a healthy scratch for this one. Rookie Dameon Pierce will continue to lead this backfield and will be looking to break out of a recent slump in a good matchup. Enjo Benjamin and Dare Ogunbowale will see expanded roles behind Pierce with Burkhead sidelined on Sunday. Howard played a season-low 16 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 12 and finds himself on the bench this weekend. Jordan Akins should be the Texans' top pass-catching tight end against Cleveland.
Source: Texans Twitter
Source: Texans Twitter