The Texans' $22.55 million investment in veteran safety Tashaun Gipson carried an extremely specific goal.
The Texans brought in the former Jacksonville Jaguars starter to shut down elite tight ends.
Gipson has a track record of meeting that task. A year ago, he held the New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski and the Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz to a combine six catches for 41 yards.
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After returning an interception thrown by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan 79 yards for a touchdown off of an off-target pass intended for tight end Austin Hooper on Sunday, the Texans will need Gipson to take his game to another level.