Pharaoh Brown Fantasy

Houston Texans tight ends Brevin Jordan (ankle) and Pharaoh Brown (shoulder) are both inactive for the Week 4 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. With both Jordan and Brown out for this one, the Texans will roll with a combination of Jordan Akins and O.J. Howard at the position. Howard had two touchdowns in his team debut in the season opener, but he's had just one catch for seven yards on two targets in the two games since. Meanwhile, Akins caught three of his four targets for 31 yards and one touchdown in his season debut in last week's loss to the Chicago Bears. In a weak Texans offense, both Akins and Howard are low-upside, touchdown-dependent TE2 streamers in fantasy.

Oct. 2nd • 12:20 PM

Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown (shoulder) is listed as questionable for the Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Texans have already ruled out Brevin Jordan (shoulder) for this contest. They've elevated Jordan Atkins and Mason Schreck with the team short on options at tight end. Brown was able to practice in full on Wednesday and Thursday. However, he was limited on Friday, which raises the question on whether or not he'll suit up. Regardless, O.J. Howard is really the only tight end worth looking at in Houston right now. He'll have some TE2 value in deep leagues for this upcoming contest, but could have increased value if Brown is out.

Oct. 2nd • 10:34 AM

Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown (shoulder), who was listed as questionable, is active in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears. Brevin Jordan (ankle) was already ruled out, so Brown and O.J. Howard should split playing time at the position on Sunday. Brown was more involved in the Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos, playing 71 percent of the offensive snaps and catching three of five targets for 24 yards. While he should be more involved against Chicago, Howard is still the much better TE2 sleeper play in deeper leagues.

Sep. 25th • 12:10 PM