Overview
- Collins suffered a hamstring strain on Sept. 16 and has missed the Bengals game and all practices this week, leaving him widely reported as unlikely to play in Indianapolis.
- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said the team has no update and staff are monitoring rehab progress rather than setting a firm timetable for Collins’ return.
- Houston’s offense struggled without Collins in Week 2, producing six points while running backs combined for 18 rushing yards, highlighting the loss of his downfield threat.
- The Texans will shift targets to tight end Dalton Schultz and increase snaps for receivers Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel while Wyatt Teller is expected to start at right guard.
- Several outlets project a possible return by Week 4 but that timeline is unofficial and will depend on Collins logging practice reps and the Texans’ final injury report before next week’s game.