O.J. Howard had one of the best rookie tight end games in two decades

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have lost, but O.J. Howard can look back at his breakout game against the Buffalo Bills with some satisfaction: six catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns on just six targets.

That’s a good game for any rookie receiver, but it’s absurdly good for a rookie tight end. According to Pro Football Reference’s database, only one rookie tight end has had a more productive game since 1999 (the first year they have position information for): Owen Daniels in 2006, who had 99 yards and two touchdowns on nine catches.

The only other rookie tight end to record two touchdowns in one game: Lee Evans in 2004, who did so on eight catches for 92 yards.

Howard’s breakout game was also rewarded with a Rookie of the Week nomination. It’ll be hard for him to beat out Eddie Jackson’s two defensive touchdowns, but you can vote for him here.