There is a lot of hype surrounding Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard as the 2019 season approaches. The 2017 first-rounder has shown his big-play ability in his first two seasons with Tampa Bay, averaging 16.6 yards per catch in both years. He is coming into his own as one of the league’s top tight ends.
But is he a reliable TE1 for your fantasy football team yet? In 2018, Howard finished 10th among tight ends in overall points with 86.5. A season-ending injury kept him from ranking higher, and his overall place in the tight end group is actually pretty remarkable when you break it down.