The Cleveland Browns will face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding TE Jordan Akins.
Is Jordan Akins Playing in Week 18?
Akins is not listed on the injury report. Barring any last-minute setbacks, he is expected to play in Week 18.
We’ll continue to monitor the Browns’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jordan Akins in Week 18?
Akins is expected to serve as the Browns’ starting tight end Saturday in Baltimore, with David Njoku (knee) ruled out for the season finale.
While Njoku was sidelined for last Sunday’s 20-3 loss to the Dolphins, Akins saw an expanded profile on offense. He played 44 of the Browns’ 79 snaps on offense in the loss, finishing with six catches for 49 yards on eight targets.
Given that Thompson-Robinson (calf) dropped back a whopping 48 times in Week 17, Akins’ eight targets could be more difficult to replicate in Week 18 if the heavily-favored Ravens are able to dominate the time of possession and keep the clock moving.
Akins will also be working with a new starting quarterback in the finale, as Bailey Zappe is getting the nod over Thompson-Robinson.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 18 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Jordan Akins’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 18
As of Saturday, Akins is projected to score 6.4 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 2.7 receptions for 27.7 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Jordan Akins’ Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship TE PPR Rankings
1) Travis Kelce | KC (vs. BUF)
2) Dallas Goedert | PHI (vs. WAS)
3) Dalton Kincaid | BUF (at KC)
4) Zach Ertz | WAS (at PHI)
5) Noah Gray | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Dawson Knox | BUF (at KC)
7) John Bates | WAS (at PHI)
8) Grant Calcaterra | PHI (vs. WAS)
9) Ben Sinnott | WAS (at PHI)
10) Quintin Morris | BUF (at KC)
11) Peyton Hendershot | KC (vs. BUF)
12) E.J. Jenkins | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Anthony Firkser | NYJ ()
