Without Will Fuller, who had a career-high 58 catches for 879 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games this season, the only receivers on the active roster with receptions this season are Brandin Cooks (52) and Keke Coutee (6). Randall Cobb is on injured reserve and is out for at least two more games with a toe injury. The Texans released Kenny Stills on Friday, a day after Fuller had a career day with six catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns on Thanksgiving.

Related players: Isaiah Coulter, Duke Johnson, Jordan Akins, Darren Fells, Pharaoh Brown, Damion Ratley

The story went on to say: the suspension could force rookie Coulter onto the field for the first time after he was drafted in the fifth round out of Rhode Island. The Texans also will use running back Duke Johnson a lot more in the passing game and throw more often to tight ends Akins, Fells and Brown. The Texans also have some receiver options on the practice squad, including former Texas A&M wideout Ratley. Some things to note is the potential rise of Coutee who now finds himself as a possible WR2. Also, it looks like Duke Johnson will have a role even when David Johnson returns.

Texans TE Jordan Akins will play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Akins has not played since Week 4.

Related Player: Darren Fells

Akins was Deshaun Watson's favorite intermediate target for the first month of the season and was getting targets in the red zone. The Texans have an advantageous matchup this week, but it will be tough to assume each pass catching weapon gets their fair share of opportunity in what could be a blowout.

Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel told reporters Friday that TE Jordan Akins is not ready to return from his ankle injury. "We are working with him and he's working to get back. He's not quite ready to get back yet," said Crennel.

Related Player: Darren Fells

Safe to say Akins is out for Week 7. It will be interesting to see how Akins fits into the offense when he returns since Darren Fells has been very productive in his stead. After a promising start to his 2020 season, Akins has a steep hill to climb to show he is fantasy-relevant in his return.

Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel said TE Jordan Akins is improving and will be a game-time decision, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.

Akins has been the best tight end in Houston and was fighting for consistent targets before a bad hit put him in the concussion protocol. Akins is a TE2 if healthy, but another week off appears to be in the plans.