Ryan Griffin

Texans rediscover tight ends in win over Saints

Published Dec. 1, 2015 11:38 a.m. ET

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The long-ignored Houston Texans tight ends finally got a chance to contribute on offense in the team's 24-6 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday and made the most of the opportunity.

Ryan Griffin led the team in receiving with four catches for 72 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown catch that kicked off the scoring early in the first quarter. Fellow tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz caught two passes for 20 yards as well.

It was a significant change for a Houston offense that ranked 29th in the league in tight end targets entering the game, per ESPN's Tania Ganguli.

"It’s about time," Griffin said. "I mean it’s really, we haven’t had a whole lot of productivity here even since I’ve been here. It feels good to help out and get a win. We’re getting the ball now so maybe that’s why."

Griffin who missed nine weeks with a knee injury suffered in the season opener has nine receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown since returning the the lineup Week 10.

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