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