Impact Brown recorded season highs in targets, catches and yards, topping Houston's crowded tight end position. While Jordan Akins was considered the primary receiver among the tight ends and Darren Fells his backup, Brown took on a higher profile over the second half of the season. He finished with career highs in targets (16), receptions (14), yards (163) and touchdowns (2). The Texans like Brown's versatility, lining him up at fullback and split wide at times, but the 26-year-old becomes a restricted free agent this offseason while Akins and Fells are under contract.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TE snap leader in loss Brown caught his lone target for 29 yards and led Houston's tight ends with 27 snaps in Sunday's 37-31 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Known primarily for his blocking skills, Brown has impressed coaches with his versatility, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. He's capable of lining up as a traditional tight end, splitting out wide or moving into the backfield at fullback. "He finds ways to make it work and to excel at it. I'm very pleased with Pharaoh. He does a really good job in both the run game and pass game. He's just a good football player," said offensive coordinator Tim Kelly. Brown has nine receptions on 11 targets for 115 yards in 12 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes full Thursday reps Brown (ankle) was a full participant during the Texans' practice session Thursday.

Impact Brown popped up on the injury report with an ankle issue Wednesday, but he's quickly back to taking full repetitions as Houston prepares to host Cincinnati in Week 16. A concussion kept the Oregon product inactive Dec. 13 for a matchup against the Bears, but it doesn't appear the recent ankle injury will cost Brown any time.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle injury surfaces Brown (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact This is a new injury for Brown, and it makes his status uncertain for Week 16. He has two more sessions to upgrade to full speed to ensure he'll be in the lineup in Sunday's game against the Bengals. If Brown's unable to go, Kahale Warring should see more reps behind Jordan Akins and Darren Fells.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back to work Wednesday Brown (concussion) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Brown sat out last week's loss to the Bears due to the concussion, but he appears on track for a return. Brown has accumulated seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown through 10 games, chipping as a reserve tight end and on special teams. Now healthy, expect Brown to assume his usual No. 2 role at tight end behind starter Jordan Akins for Sunday's game against the Colts.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Sunday Brown (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Brown suffered the concussion during last week's loss to the Colts and will miss at least one game while in the concussion protocol. Kahale Warring and Darren Fells will be the reserve options at tight end behind starter Jordan Akins on Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still managing concussion Brown (concussion) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Brown suffered the concussion in last week's loss to the Colts, and appears to still be in concussion protocol. The Oregon product likely will need to practice in some fashion this week to have a chance to play in Sunday's game against the Bears. If Brown is forced to sit, Darren Fells and Kahale Warring would be the tight end options behind starter Jordan Akins.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concussion ends Week 13 early Brown (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.

Impact With Brown confirmed out for the rest of Week 13, Darren Fells and Kahale Warring stand as the No. 2 and 3 options behind starting tight end Jordan Akins. The 26-year-old came down with his first career TD catch three weeks ago against the Browns.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with possible concussion Brown left Sunday's game against the Colts to be evaluated for a concussion.

Impact The 26-year-old didn't receive a target before going down with the potential concussion. Brown won't be able to return to Sunday's contest if the concussion is confirmed. Jordan Akins and Darren Fells should operate as Houston's top-two tight ends.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Leads TEs in snaps Browns played 30 snaps and was not targeted in Thursday's 41-25 win over Detroit.

Impact Brown led the position group in snaps, but it was a slim margin as Darren Fells (28 snaps) and Jordan Akins (26) also had significant run. And Houston added a fourth tight end to the mix when Kahale Warring was activated from injured reserve. One week after the position group tied a season-high with 11 targets, the four tight ends combined for three targets and zero catches.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Three targets in win Brown caught two of three targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over New England.

Impact Brown has taken on a higher profile the last two weeks, recording five targets, four catches and a touchdown. He was the second-leading tight end in terms of snap count (27, 44 percent) Sunday, but it remains a crap shoot which of Brown, Jordan Akins or Darren Fells could be the leader in production on any given week. The position group could take on a higher profile Week 12 as both Randall Cobb (toe) and Kenny Stills (quadriceps) are questionable heading into a Thanksgiving Day match in Detroit.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records lone score Brown caught two of two targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Browns.

Impact Brown surprisingly led Houston's tight ends in targets -- the first time that's happened in 2020 -- and scored his first touchdown of the season. His 16-yard touchdown catch brought the Texans within one score late in the fourth quarter, but the Browns were able to run out the clock. Brown currently sits third on the depth chart behind Jordan Akins and Darren Fells.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Targeted in win Brown received one target in Sunday's 27-25 win over Jacksonville.

Impact Brown saw added competition for snaps Sunday with the return of Jordan Akins, who had missed three contests with a concussion and ankle injury. He finished second among the position group with 25 snaps, behind Darren Fells (33) and ahead of Akins (22), but Akins should receive a greater share going forward. Brown's caught three of four targets for 32 yards in six games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in loss Brown was not targeted in Sunday's 35-20 loss to Green Bay.

Impact Brown lined up as the No. 2 tight end for a third straight game but was given little attention. Since Jordan Akins (ankle) has been sidelined, Brown has three catches on three targets over the last three weeks. Once Akins returns, Brown will be relegated to third string.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Remains second TE for now Brown caught two of two targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 42-36 overtime loss to the Titans.

Impact Brown stepped in for the injured Jordan Akins (concussion, ankle) for the second straight week and played 30 snaps (42 percent), similar to last week's usage. One of his catches came in the red zone, his first such target of the season. Akins was a limited participant in practice last week before being declared inactive for Sunday, so he may be nearing a return, which would relegate Brown to third on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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