JORDAN AKINS NEWS

Makes two receptions Akins caught two passes for 38 yards on three targets against Jacksonville on Sunday.

Impact Akins has been productive on a per-snap basis in 2022, but he hasn't been able to scale up that production over a bigger workload. It's possible that Akins could do more if the Texans gave him more snaps, but (A) he might not be able to play more snaps and (B) the Texans also have OJ Howard (two targets Sunday) and Brevin Jordan (three targets) blocking the way for Akins to prove himself further.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three grabs in win Akins caught all three targets for 39 yards in Saturday's 19-14 win over the Titans in Week 16.

Impact Akins continued his career renaissance with another three grabs, giving him 31 receptions and 387 yards for the season, tops among the team's tight ends. The 30-year-old was off the radar to start the season, but Akins has moved to the top of the depth chart since joining the active roster in Week 3. Houston's passing attack is unreliable, but with Nico Collins (foot) done for the season and Brandin Cooks dealing with injuries, Akins has averaged 4.4 targets and scored twice over the last five weeks. He leads all Houston pass-catchers with three TDs and is second with nine red-zone targets.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets into end zone Sunday Akins brought in three of six targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Akins recorded a 12-yard scoring grab late in the third quarter that gave the Texans a brief lead. The veteran tight end's touchdown was his third of the season, and he's now posted at least three receptions in three of the last four contests. Akins should continue to profile as an occasional red-zone threat during a Week 16 road matchup versus the Titans on Saturday afternoon.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans WATCH: Jordan Akins Gives Upset-Hungry Houston Lead Over Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins provided a crucial second-half touchdown on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

TE target leader in loss Akins caught three of six targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Browns in Week 13.

Impact Akins, who has been the tight end target leader for the last several games, was given competition for targets by Brevin Jordan (five), who had been a healthy inactive the previous three weeks. If Houston plans to have Jordan active going forward, Akins' opportunities could diminish.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brunch w/Jay-Z...or $500K? TE Jordan Akins decides | Drew's Dozen TE Jordan Akins went 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV, and the two talked about a range of topics. Brunch with Jay-Z, potato chips, B...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Watson set to make Browns' debut at Texans after suspension

All eyes will be on QB Deshaun Watson, who returns from his 11-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct to make his Cleveland debut against the Houston Texans, his former team

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB switch does nothing to help improve terrible Texans

The Houston Texans benched Davis Mills for Kyle Allen this week with coach Lovie Smith saying the switch gave them their best chance to win against the Miami Dolphins

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snaps TD drought Akins caught five of five targets for a team-high 61 yards and a 25-yard touchdown catch in Sunday's 30-15 loss to Miami in Week 12.

Impact Akins hauled in his first touchdown since Week 3 and had his fifth catch for more than 20 yards. It's looking like the benching of Brevin Jordan -- at three consecutive weeks and running -- is a permanent decision, so Akins should continue to see the bulk of targets at tight end.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans sticking with Kyle Allen despite ugly loss to Miami

Houston coach Lovie Smith is sticking with Kyle Allen, even after Allen struggled in the Texans' ugly 30-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagovailoa, Dolphins rout Texans 30-15 for 5th straight win

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 299 yards and the Miami Dolphins raced to a 30-point lead before holding on for their fifth straight win, a 30-15 victory over the one-win Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't-Miss Play: Jordan Akins enters Beast Mode on 25-yard TD catch and run Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins enters Beast Mode on a 25-yard touchdown catch and run.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Xavien Howard's scoop-and-score sparked by Eric Rowe's hit-stick tackle on Akins A scoop-and-score by Miami Dolphins defensive back Xavien Howard's is sparked by fellow defensive back Eric Rowe's hit-stick tackle on Houst...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • NFL.COM

Minimal impact in loss Akins caught two of three targets for eight yards in Sunday's 23-10 loss to Washington in Week 11.

Impact Akins and the rest of the Houston pass-catchers suffered as Davis Mills had one of his worst performances of the season. The Texans manage a total of five yards on offense in the first half and only 148 for the game. Akins has experienced a revival this season and leads the tight end group in receiving yards, but rookie Teagan Quitoriano appears to be pushing for the top spot on the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders guard against letdown at Texans after big win

The Washington Commanders are guarding against a letdown against the struggling Houston Texans on Sunday

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Commanders look to build on big win against woeful Texans

The Washington Commanders will look to build on their big win over the previously undefeated Eagles when they visit the Houston Texans Sunday

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tight end Jordan Akins reflects on his solid showing vs. Giants in Week 10 Akins made his presence felt on offense and special teams for the #Texans against the #Giants in Week 10

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Texans mistakes in red zone lead to fourth straight loss

The Houston Texans lost yet another close game against the New York Giants after failing to convert on five of six trips in the red zone

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Visible again Akins caught three of three targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants in Week 10.

Impact With Brevin Jordan a healthy inactive, Akins ramped up his production after a couple of invisible games. He was on the receiving end of Houston's longest play of the game, a 46-yard catch-and-run, which set up one of five Houston red-zone opportunities that did not lead to a touchdown. It's unknown how the Texans plan to use Jordan going forward, but it is a boost to Akins' value if it becomes long-term.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jones, Barkley lead Giants past Texans 24-16 for 7-2 start

Daniel Jones threw two touchdowns, Saquon Barkley ran for 152 yards and a TD and the surprising New York Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One target in loss Akins did not catch his lone target in Thursday's 29-17 loss to the Eagles in Week 9.

Impact For a second consecutive week, Akins was not heavily involved. He had a four-week stretch -- 10 catches, 154 yards, one touchdown -- that hinted at fantasy worth at a notoriously unproductive position. If there was a game where Houston tight ends could make a difference, it was Thursday when both Brandin Cooks (personal) and Nico Collins (groin) were unavailable, but it did not materialize for Akins.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Low output in loss Akins caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Tennessee in Week 8.

Impact Akins was one of several skill-position players whose production was subdued on a day when the offense gained just 161 yards. Akins had gained 154 yards on 10 catches, including a touchdown, over the last four weeks, but without a credible running game, quarterback Davis Mills seems unable to carry the offense.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Coming Back's an Honor': Texans TE Jordan Akins Cherishes Career Resurgence Texans tight end Jordan Akins has 10 catches and a touchdown on 12 targets ... and he’s back.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Tight end Jordan Akins says bye week preparation gave Texans offense a spark against Las Vegas Akins told reporters that extra preparation before their game against the Raiders helped the offense find its groove

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Houston can't contain run in lopsided loss to Raiders

The Houston Texans followed up their only win of the season with their most lopsided loss

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS