The Houston Texans (0-2) will go on the road to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) at Heinz Field on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET in Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season.
The AFC showdown will feature several intriguing fantasy football options, including a pair of Texans tight ends. Jordan Akins and Darren Fells have both been involved in Houston’s offense this season — Akins scored in Week 1 and Fells scored in Week 2.
So, which one is a better start in DFS this week?
Akins ($3,400) is slightly more expensive than Fells ($3,300) in DraftKings’ daily fantasy football competition this week (roster limit: $50,000). Akins is still a good value, though, and he should be worth the extra $100 in Week 3.
Against the Baltimore Ravens (2-0) last week, Akins ranked second on the team with seven targets and he caught all seven of those passes, totaling 55 receiving yards. Akins didn’t score against the Ravens but he was much more involved than Fells, who only had two catches.
Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks was the only Houston player who had more targets (eight) than Akins on Sunday. You probably shouldn’t expect Akins to get that many targets every game, but he proved in the season opener than he can be a threat to score in the red zone, adding to his value.
This week, Akins will face a Steelers defense that allowed Denver Broncos (0-2) tight end Noah Fant to catch four passes for 57 yards and a touchdown in Week 2. Akins could be poised to have a good game and his low price tag makes him an enticing start in DFS.
