Overview
- The Texans’ Week 2 injury report showed Nico Collins was limited in Wednesday practice with a hamstring issue and he is scheduled for further testing, according to team and beat reports.
- Coaches and reporters say the decisive indicator will be whether Collins takes part in the team’s most demanding Thursday session, since players who miss that workout rarely play on Sunday.
- Collins led Houston in Week 1 with seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown, making his immediate status especially meaningful for quarterback C.J. Stroud and the passing attack.
- Collins has a prior hamstring history that included a five-week absence in 2024, which raises concern that this injury could sideline him beyond one game depending on test results.
- If Collins is unavailable, the Texans plan to turn to Kayshon Boutte and Jaylin Noel as primary receiving options while managing broader roster losses such as linebacker Henry To’oTo’o being placed on injured reserve.