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2021 Fantasy Stats
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Win, 37-21
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2@CLE
Loss, 21-31
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3CAR
Loss, 9-24
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4@BUF
Loss, 0-40
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5NE
Loss, 22-25
-----217-----3.70
6@IND
Loss, 3-31
-----441-----8.10
7@ARI
Loss, 5-31
-----213-----3.30
8LA
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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9@MIA
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10Bye  ------------0.00
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12NYJ
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13IND
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14SEA
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16LAC
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17@SF
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18TEN
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2021 Fantasy Stats
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1JAX,
W 37-21
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2@CLE,
L 21-31
--17--2.70
3CAR,
L 9-24
--32--7.20
4@BUF,
L 0-40
3-4-1-0.30
5NE,
L 22-25
--17--3.70
6@IND,
L 3-31
--41--8.10
7@ARI,
L 5-31
--13--3.30
8LA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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9@MIA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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10Bye-----0.00
11@TEN,
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12NYJ,
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13IND,
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14SEA,
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15@JAX,
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16LAC,
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17@SF,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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18TEN,
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News

  • Secures two catches in loss

    Akins caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 31-5 loss to the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Akins finished second among Houston tight ends behind Pharaoh Brown, who had three catches for 11 yards. The Texans' offense has been shut down the last couple weeks, having scored just eight points in losses to Indianapolis and Arizona. The last Houston touchdown was early in the third quarter of Week 5. There's a chance Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) returns Week 8 against the Rams, which could provide a boost to Akins and the other pass-catchers.

    Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 6:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Season-high targets in loss

    Akins caught four of six targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: This was Akins' most productive game of 2021 and he moved up the target list, tying David Johnson at 18 for the season, second on the Texans behind Brandin Cooks' 57. Akins and Pharaoh Brown have operated as co-starters at tight end, altering from week to week as a target leader for the position group, but Akins is considered the bigger receiving threat. Unfortunately, rookie quarterback Davis Mills is not helping either player's value.

    Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 6:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs two catches in loss

    Akins caught two of two targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: Akins leads Houston's tight ends in targets (12) and catches (eight), but there's not a lot of fantasy value coming from the team's passing game in general. Fellow tight ends Pharaoh Brown and Antony Auclair share the load while currently playing with an inconsistent rookie quarterback in Davis Mills.

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies four catches in loss

    Akins brought in four of five targets for 32 yards in the Texans' 24-9 loss to the Panthers on Thursday night.

    Analysis: The fourth-year tight end came into the game with just one reception for 17 yards through the first pair of contests, but Akins end up tied for second in catches with Anthony Miller on the Texans for the night. The Central Florida product was a safety valve for rookie quarterback Davis Mills, and given that the third-round pick is likely to continue operating a more conservative offense than veteran Tyrod Taylor (IR-hamstring) would, Akins could be busy again in a Week 4 road matchup against…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 23 at 9:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes first catch

    Akins caught one of two targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-21 loss to Cleveland.

    Analysis: Akins' catch was his first of the season. He and Pharaoh Brown each played 38 snaps, but neither played a significant role in the passing game. Brown had been banged up entering the game and Houston also lost tight end Antony Auclair to an eye injury. Pending the health of those two heading into Thursday's game against Carolina, Akins could be in line for increased snaps and targets.

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 6:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted twice in win

    Akins did not catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 37-21 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Akins played a surprisingly subordinate role in the passing game to Pharoah Brown, who caught four of five targets for 67 yards. The one saving grace is that both of Akins' targets were in the red zone.

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 7:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes lone preseason catch

    Akins caught one of two targets for nine yards in Saturday's 23-16 loss to Tampa Bay in preseason Week 3.

    Analysis: Akins, who had just one catch during preseason action, should be considered the Texans' top pass-catching tight end, ahead of 2021 fifth-round draft pick Brevin Jordan. The question remains, however, are pass-catching tight ends valuable for an offense that will attempt to run the ball more than it did in 2020. Given that Houston is not expected to be competitive this season, thereby playing from behind, Akins should generate fantasy interest.

    Published: Sun, Aug 29 at 7:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records no stats Saturday

    Akins was not targeted during Saturday's 20-14 win over the Cowboys in preseason Week 2.

    Analysis: Akins made his preseason debut but did not start, per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle. That honor went to Pharaoh Brown, who also made his preseason debut. The tight end position group was largely invisible, as only rookie Brevin Jordan was targeted (twice) and had one catch for seven yards. Akins and Brown are one-two atop the depth chart, but if the Texans rely heavily on the ground game --which is the consensus -- then Brown is the more favored blocker of the two.

    Published: Sun, Aug 22 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Akins (leg) returned to practice Monday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Akins missed four practices and the preseason opener while dealing with muscle tightness in his leg. He's a clear favorite to lead Houston tight ends in targets this season, but he may not have the blocking chops for a three-down role, which in turn would cap his volume ceiling as a pass catcher. The Texans also have blockers Pharaoh Brown and Ryan Izzo competing for TE snaps, in addition to the more receiving-focused guys like Akins, Kahale Warring, Antony Auclair and rookie fifth-round pick…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 17 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nearing return

    Akins (leg) is close to returning to practice, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

    Analysis: Akins has been dealing with muscle tightness in his leg since Wednesday, and he's been held out of practice since then. The tight end also missed Saturday's preseason opener against Green Bay. Coach David Culley is optimistic that the 29-year-old's injury isn't serious, but a better idea of his status likely will be revealed once he's able to increase his activity level.

    Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses third practice

    Akins (leg) missed a third consecutive practice Thursday, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Houston head coach David Culley suggested the injury is not serious, so it's likely the team is being cautious with one of its potential starters. It's a good bet Akins doesn't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Packers, opening up reps for several others, including 2021 fifth-round pick Brevin Jordan, who ended Thursday's practice session with a touchdown catch, per John Harris of the Texans' official site.

    Published: Fri, Aug 13 at 5:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected back soon

    Coach David Culley said Akins (leg) shouldn't be out for long, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

    Analysis: Given that he's dealing with mere muscle tightness, Akins should be back on the practice field soon enough, even if he misses one or two preseason games. He's competing for playing time at tight end, but none of the other options (Pharaoh Brown, Ryan Izzo, Kahale Warring, Brevin Jordan, Antony Auclair) looks like a serious threat for regular targets this season. If the Texans are to have a fantasy-relevant tight end this season, it likely will be Akins.

    Published: Thu, Aug 12 at 6:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Bothered by muscle tightness

    Akins will miss practice Wednesday with muscle tightness in his leg, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

    Analysis: Akins is Houston's top pass catcher at tight end, a position otherwise manned by blocking specialists or untested young players. His absence from practice frees up reps for Kahale Warring, Brevin Jordan and Pharaoh Brown.

    Published: Wed, Aug 11 at 7:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Looking good at camp

    Akins made a number of catches at Thursday's practice, John Harris of the Texans' official website reports.

    Analysis: Akins is on track to work as Houston's top pass-catching tight end, with an opportunity to handle more snaps (and possibly targets) after Darren Fells left for Detroit in the offseason. The Texans did draft Brevin Jordan in the fifth round and still have 258-pound blocker Pharaoh Brown and 2019 third-round pick Kahale Warring, but Akins is the only tight end on the roster with more than 19 NFL receptions. Given the poor state of the team's WR group, Akins could see a handful of targets per game…read more

    Published: Fri, Jul 30 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lags in targets

    Akins caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Akins, who was Houston's third-most targeted receiver in 2020, was sixth among the seven receivers targeted Sunday. He finished the season with 49 targets, 37 passes, 403 yards and one touchdown. Akins emerged as the Texans' primary tight end in 2020 and has one year left on his contract. The makeup of next season's team depends on the whims of what will be a new general manager and head coach, but Akins should return in a fairly significant role in 2021.

    Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 3:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Four catches in loss

    Akins caught four of four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 37-31 loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: Akins led Houston's tight ends in targets, receptions and yards, but he has not recorded a touchdown since Week 1 despite leading the position group with seven red-zone targets. With one game remaining, Akins needs one catch and 24 yards in Week 17 to record new career highs.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 4:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reaches 50 yards in loss

    Akins caught five of six targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Indianapolis.

    Analysis: Akins has become the top tight end threat on the roster and has six targets in three of the last five games. He's up to 43 targets over 11 games, which puts him within shouting distance of his career-high 55 targets established over 16 games in 2019. However, Akins has found the end zone just once, and Houston's tight ends account for just three of quarterback Deshaun Watson's 27 touchdown throws. Week 16 has the Texans hosting the Bengals, whose defense is tied for 30th in fantasy points…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 6:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Second in targets

    Akins caught three of six targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Akins once again led Houston's tight ends in targets while finishing second among all Texans receivers in the loss. The team was without its top three wide receivers from the start the season -- Will Fuller (suspension), Brandin Cooks (foot) and Randall Cobb (toe) -- which jumbled up the targeting options for quarterback Deshaun Watson. Cooks could return for Week 15 against the Colts, which would bring some normalcy, but Fuller is done for the year and Cobb is considering shutting down. That…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 4:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads Texans tight ends again

    Akins caught two of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: Akins led Houston tight ends in targets and snaps (45), something that has been a common outcome when he's been healthy. However, the position group did not experience an uptick in targets even as the Texans played without Will Fuller (suspension), Randall Cobb (toe) and Kenny Stills (released); instead, the offense double-downed on the remaining wide receivers as Keke Coutee (nine targets), Brandin Cooks (eight) and Chad Hansen (seven) took up the slack. Akins could see more opportunities in…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 4:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted twice in win

    Akins was targeted twice in Thursday's 41-25 win over the Lions.

    Analysis: Akins and the rest of tight ends did not play a significant role Thursday. He had two of the position group's three targets, including one red-zone chance. Houston was down two wide receivers, which gave the tight ends a chance to make an impact, but that never materialized. The snap count was relatively even among the group with Akins (26 snaps) third behind Pharaoh Brown (30) and Darren Fells (28). Week 13 brings a matchup with Indianapolis, which has allowed the fourth fewest yards and just…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 4:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back atop TE list

    Akins caught five of six targets for 83 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Akins re-emerged as the team's top tight end option, amassing more targets than Darren Fells (three) and Pharaoh Brown (two) combined. The 11 targets for the position group was the most since Week 2 and could be a sign of things to come should Randall Cobb (toe) and Kenny Stills (quadriceps) miss significant time. With a short week to prepare for Thursday's meeting in Detroit, Akins could be in line for a significant workload.

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 6:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • One target in loss

    Akins caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Browns.

    Analysis: Akins' target was in the red zone -- the tight end's third target inside the 20 this season -- but overall, Houston's tight ends weren't used much in the game. They were thrown to just four times among Deshaun Watson's 30 pass attempts. Akins and Darren Fells each had one target while Pharaoh Brown was targeted twice and had a touchdown.

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 5:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to action

    Akins caught two of four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Akins returned to the lineup after missing three consecutive games with a concussion and ankle injury. The third-year tight end opened the season as the lead tight end but on Sunday, he finished third in snap count (22) behind Darren Fells (33) and Pharaoh Brown (25). The diminished playing time is likely the result of the Texans exercising caution. Prior to his recent injury, Akins was the leading tight end target, as he was Sunday.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 5:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to full practice

    Akins (concussion/ankle) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Akins practiced fully for the first time since Week 4. His ability to take every rep in practice coming out of the bye week paves the way for Akins to get back on the field Sunday in Jacksonville. He'll likely be looking at a split of the tight-end snaps with Darren Fells.

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeting Week 9 return

    Coach Romeo Crennel said Monday that he expects Akins (concussion/ankle) to be available against Jacksonville in Week 9, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Akins has missed three straight games while dealing with a concussion as well as an ankle injury, but it appears as though he's set to return to action after the Texans' bye. The 28-year-old served as Houston's clear top tight end during the first three games of the season, so if he's indeed able to fully clear the concussion protocol for Week 9, he'll stand to resume handling No.1 reps.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 8:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Can't suit up against Packers

    Akins (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Green Bay.

    Analysis: Akins suffered a concussion upon absorbing a helmet-to-helmet hit from Harrison Smith during Houston's Oct. 4 loss to the Vikings, and though he has since cleared concussion protocol, he remains beleaguered by an ankle issue. While the 28-year-old is sidelined for a third consecutive game, Darren Fells stands atop the Texans' tight end depth chart for Week 7. Fells has recorded 142 receiving yards and two TDs over his past two outings in Akins' stead.

    Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Iffy for Week 7

    Akins (ankle/concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

    Analysis: That said, Akins didn't practice at all this week and isn't expected to suit up this weekend, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. If Akins does indeed remain sidelined in Week 7, fellow tight end Darren Fells will continue to see added passing targets against Green Bay.

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains sidelined Thursday

    Akins (ankle/concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the tight end's concussion symptoms have subsided, but his high ankle sprain remains an issue. Akins will need to return to practice Friday in order to avoid missing a third straight game. In the event that he remains sidelined Sunday against the Packers, Darren Fells will continue to see added targets.

    Published: Thu, Oct 22 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ankle is the issue

    Akins' concussion symptoms have subsided, and his high-ankle sprain is the reason for him missing Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Akins has missed two games due to lingering concussion symptoms and an ankle sprain, both suffered against the Vikings in Week 4. Darren Fells has seen an uptick in snaps while Akins has been sidelined. Prior to the injury, Akins was the lead tight end in terms of snaps and targets.

    Published: Thu, Oct 22 at 6:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Akins (ankle/concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Akins has missed two straight games, but he practiced in a limited fashion all of last week. He isn't off to a good start to playing Sunday against the Packers, but Akins would still have a decent chance to suit up if he resumes practicing Thursday and/or Friday. If not, Darren Fells would continue to fill in as the Texans' top pass-catching tight end.

    Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Sunday

    Akins (ankle/concussion) will not play Sunday against the Titans, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Akins, who was a limited participant in practice all week, was listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, but it seems as if the team is simply playing it safe with its starting tight end. Darren Fells, who last week posted a season-high 57 receiving yards and registered his second touchdown this season, will once again operate as the primary pass catcher in Akins' absence.

    Published: Sat, Oct 17 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tagged as questionable

    Akins (ankle/concussion) was limited in practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Titans.

    Analysis: Akins practiced in a limited fashion all week, and coach Romeo Crennel said Friday that Akins will be a game-time decision Sunday. Crennel also confirmed that Akins is still in the league's concussion protocol while also working through an ankle injury, so he'll need clearance on both fronts in order to play Sunday. Darren Fells will be the main beneficiary if Akins can't go.

    Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be game-time call

    Akins (concussion) is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday at Tennessee, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Coach Romeo Crennel said the 28-year-old "made a little progress," but he clearly remains in the concussion protocol. Akins has practiced as a limited participant in four straight sessions and appears likely to tally another one Friday, but the release of the Texans' official injury report later in the day will provide the final answer on his practice participation.

    Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 7:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited again Thursday

    Akins (concussion) was limited in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Akins has now logged four straight limited practices, dating back to last week, while working to progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol. If he's unable to gain full clearance ahead of Sunday's contest in Tennessee, Darren Fells will draw another start at tight end.

    Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited session

    Akins (concussion/ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Akins logged two limited practices last week before being inactive for Sunday's win over the Jaguars. While Akins' presence on the practice field to begin Week 6 is a good sign, he apparently has a new ankle injury to work through in addition to clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. A return to full practice by Friday would likely erase any questions about Akins' status for this weekend's game against the Titans. Darren Fells will operate as Houston's No. 1 tight end if Akins isn't…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 14 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not suiting up Sunday

    Akins (concussion) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old practiced as a limited participant Thursday and Friday and received the questionable tag, but he won't be available Sunday after suffering the concussion last week. Akins will need to fully clear the concussion protocol before returning to game action. Darren Fells will work as Houston's top tight end in his place versus the Jags.

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 5

    Akins (concussion/ankle) was limited during Friday's practice and is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.

    Analysis: While it's encouraging that Akins was able to log two straight limited sessions to close out the week, he still has to clear the league's concussion protocol to suit up Sunday. If Akins is unable to play, expect Darren Fells to operate as the No. 1 tight end, while Pharaoh Brown could rotate in at the position.

    Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited participant

    Akins (concussion/ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Akins is clearly making progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol, but he'll need to garner full medical clearance before being allowed to retake the field. It's worth noting that the third-year tight end is dealing with an ankle injury, in addition to the concussion that forced him out of Houston's Week 4 loss to Minnesota.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Akins (ankle/concussion) practiced Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It remains to be seen if he was limited or practiced fully, but Akins' return to the field in any capacity Thursday is a good sign after the tight end sat out Wednesday's practice.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing to start week

    Akins (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Akins was concussed on a helmet-to-helmet hit from safety Harrison Smith in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, which also led to an ejection for Smith. The third-year tight end, who is also dealing with an ankle injury, was coming into his own as Houston's top pass-catcher at his position, but Akins is still dealing with the aftereffects of Smith's hit and seems unlikely to suit up this weekend against the Jaguars. Akins will need to clear the concussion protocol before he can return to the field.

    Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Sunday

    Akins has been diagnosed with a concussion and won't return to Sunday's game versus the Vikings.

    Analysis: Akins recorded three catches for 46 yards before absorbing an illegal hit from Vikings safety Harrison Smith, who was ejected for his actions. Darren Fells will operate as the top tight end for the rest of the game while Pharaoh Brown rotates in.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Possible concussion

    Akins is being evaluated for a possible concussion Sunday against the Vikings, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit from the game, Akins paced the Texans with three catches for 46 yards. Darren Fells is next up for the team's pass-catching looks at tight end.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in Week 3

    Akins caught two of three targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Akins, who had his second catch of 20-plus yards on the season, has 11 receptions through three weeks. Darren Fells was considered the big name among Houston tight ends entering 2020, but Akins has passed him as the No. 1 option at the position in Houston. He's played 78.2 percent of the offensive snaps compared to Fells' 44.2 percent.

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 5:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven catches in Week 2

    Akins had a career-high seven catches on seven targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 33-16 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Akins has been a surprise through the first two weeks. After scoring a touchdown Week 1, he finished second in targets behind Brandin Cooks in Week 2. He's caught all nine of his targets through two weeks while doubling the playing time of Darren Fells, who entered training camp as the presumptive No. 1 tight end and scored Houston's lone touchdown Sunday. That usage may be a function of the Texans playing from behind a lot, but Akins is emerging as a go-to option for quarterback Deshaun Watson.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 3:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in Week 1 loss

    Akins caught two of two targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

    Analysis: Akins had more snaps (48) than Darren Fells (25) and shined on his two receptions. His first resulted in a first down after he piled on 15 yards after the catch, showing elusiveness and tackle-breaking ability. Then he got separation and easily snagged a dart from Deshaun Watson for a 19-yard touchdown. Fells was the leader at tight end in 2019, but Akins has the early edge in 2020.

    Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 4:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • More consistency

    Houston offensive coordinator Tim Kelly noted the improved consistency Akins has shown in preparation for his third NFL season.

    Analysis: Darren Fells is the expected starter at tight end with Akins part of a bunch looking to be the primary backup. "Jordan's become a more consistent player," said Kelly. "So, looking at the jump that he's made from year two to year three, he's been more consistent, has come in every day and has really made, basically, a big play a day for us as we've gone through this camp. The one thing that's shown that he's definitely improved on has been his consistency." Akins flashed as the second-string…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 27 at 6:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets work in with QB

    Akins has been working out with quarterback Deshaun Watson, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Akins finished up last season with a hamstring injury and missed the Texans' postseason loss to the Chiefs, so his work with Watson means he's well past the injury. He's coming off a second NFL season that was more productive than his first, but the 28-year-old tight end faces a crowded position group in 2020. Darren Fells is still around as the lead tight end while Akins battles it out with Jordan Thomas and Kahale Warring.

    Published: Tue, Jun 23 at 7:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined Sunday

    Akins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's divisional-round game at Kansas City.

    Analysis: After being limited in practice all week, Akins was listed as questionable for this contest Friday but ended up not making the trip north at all. His absence will leave Darren Fells (hip) and Jordan Thomas as the Texans' available tight ends.

    Published: Sat, Jan 11 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable this week

    Akins (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's playoff game against the Chiefs after being limited at practice this week.

    Analysis: Fellow tight end Darren Fells (hip) is also listed as questionable for the contest after being added to the Texans' injury report Friday. At this stage, both profile as speculative fantasy options this week, but as Sunday's kickoff approaches, if it becomes clear that one of the two will sit, while the other plays, there would be a degree of streaming appeal in DFS contests for the active option.

    Published: Fri, Jan 10 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs another limited practice

    Akins (hamstring) remained limited at practice Thursday, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Back-to-back practices, albeit in a limited capacity, offer hope that Akins can return to action Sunday against the Chiefs after missing last weekend's wild-card triumph over the Bills. If he remains out or limited, however, Darren Fells once again would see added tight end snaps and targets versus Kansas City.

    Published: Thu, Jan 9 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by hamstring issue

    Akins (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Akins missed last weekend's wild-card win over the Bills with the injury, so he's not a lock to return to action Sunday against the Chiefs. If he's limited or remains out in Kansas City, Darren Fells would once again be in line for added snaps and targets at tight end.

    Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Saturday

    Akins (hamstring) is inactive for Saturday's playoff game against the Bills.

    Analysis: With Akins sidelined, Darren Fells will serve as the Texans' primary tight end Saturday, with Jordan Thomas a candidate to see added work in the team's offense as well.

    Published: Sat, Jan 4 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report as questionable

    Akins (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game against the Bills after logging a limited practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Akins was just added to the Texans' injury report Thursday, so it appears as though the tight end may have suffered an in-practice setback. If he's limited, or out, this weekend, added snaps/targets would be available for Darren Fells as well as Jordan Thomas.

    Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records five receptions

    Akins hauled in five of seven targets for 54 yards in the team's Week 17 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Akins worked as the team's primary tight end and hauled in a season-best five receptions. With this performance, he closed the regular season with 36 receptions and 418 yards. Both represent significant improvements over his marks from his rookie season, and he could be in line to take another step forward as current top tight end Darren Fells is set to hit free agency. In the immediate future, Akins will look to help the team earn a first-round playoff win against Buffalo.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 7:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two targets in win

    Akins failed to catch any of his two targets in Saturday's 23-20 win over Tampa Bay in Week 16.

    Analysis: Both of his targets were inside the red zone, but the Texans failed to execute when getting near the Buccaneers' goal. After a big nine-target game Week 14 against the Broncos, Akins has just four targets and two catches for seven yards in the two games since. He has as many targets (48) and three fewer catches (31) than starter Darren Fells, but he has only two touchdowns, both coming in Week 3.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 4:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lower volume in Week 15

    Akins caught both of his targets for seven yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over Tennessee.

    Analysis: One week after being targeted nine times, the tight end dropped back to two targets in Week 15, as quarterback Deshaun Watson primary looked to his wide receivers. Akins and Darren Fells were targeted just four times combined, and none of those looks came in the red zone. Akins leads the position group with 46 targets and 364 yards and is tied with Fells with 31 receptions.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Second-most targets Week 14

    Akins caught four of nine targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 38-24 loss to Denver in Week 14.

    Analysis: With Will Fuller (hamstring) sidelined, opportunities became available for other receivers. Surprisingly, it was Akins that benefited the most on a day when Deshaun Watson threw a season-high 50 times. Akins' nine targets were a season high and the second-most on the team behind only DeAndre Hopkins (13).

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 6:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Week 14

    Akins (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Akins popped up on the Texans' injury report after practicing in a limited fashion Thursday, but he upgraded to full participation during Friday's session. His ability to take every rep in the final practice of the week likely means he won't face any restrictions Sunday, so expect Akins to once again split the tight-end snaps with Darren Fells, as is typically the case.

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report Thursday

    Akins (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Akins was a Thursday addition to Houston's injury report, so those considering the tight end in deeper formats this week will want to check back on his status Friday. Akins and Darren Fells have operated in time-share this season, but while the duo's catch/yardage numbers are similar, Fells has been the more productive fantasy option, having notched seven TDs to Akins' total of two through 12 games. The return of Jordan Thomas from injury two weeks ago could further impact Akins' fantasy value,…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up 19 yards

    Akins caught his only target for a 19-yard gain during Sunday's 28-22 win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Akins was targeted only once for just the second time this season, and he caught a single pass for the second time in three weeks. The UCF product, and the Texans' tight end room in general, saw a slight dip from what was already middle-of-the-road production with Will Fuller back in the fold last week. Next up is Denver's fifth-ranked pass defense, though the Broncos have been so-so against tight ends this season.

    Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading TE target Thursday

    Akins caught three of four targets for 26 yards in Thursday's 20-17 win over the Colts in Week 12.

    Analysis: Akins had more targets than starter Darren Fells for just the third time this season, and it was the ninth time in 11 games he's finished with fewer than 30 yards. Tight end value is closely linked to red-zone opportunities, and, in that respect, Fells (10) holds the advantage over Akins (five). Both players face more competition for snaps now that Jordan Thomas is healthy.

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 4:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch in loss

    Akins caught one of two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 41-7 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: As the score suggests, the Texans were behind early and never got close. There wasn't even the garbage-time statistical padding that sometimes comes with a blowout loss. Akins, who has only one game with more than 39 yards, is averaging 26.3 yards per game.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 3:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sets career marks

    Akins caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Akins now has new career highs in receptions (20), targets (28) yards, receiving yards (248) and touchdowns (two), with at least seven more games to build on those numbers. Unfortunately, this usage has led to only two touchdowns, both scored in a Week 3 win over the Chargers. While both Texans tight ends are getting more opportunities relative to last season, Akins clearly sits behind Darren Fells in terms of touchdowns and red-zone targets.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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