Houston Texans tight end Garrett Graham will not play against Washington on Sunday, according to NFL.com. He has been out of practice all week with an injured back, and he was listed questionable by the team. Rookie C.J. Fiedorwicz is expected to start against Washington.
Garrett Graham won’t make 2014 fantasy debut in Week 1
Garrett Graham won’t play against Washington. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The Texans' new offensive system is suited for tight ends, which would have made Graham an interesting player to watch in the red zone. He had five touchdowns and 49 catches in 2013, and he should be back on the field for a Week 2 matchup against the Oakland Raiders.
Fantasy impact: Graham is more of a TE2 in fantasy leagues, so he's not really worth holding for owners who don't want to part ways with a bench back or receiver. Fantasy owners shouldn't hesitate to make a switch for a guy like Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller or Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Fiedorwicz is only a desperation play in deep, two-TE leagues.
