Overview
- Collins hurt his hamstring during a practice in the Week 2 window and missed Houston’s Week 2 game against Cincinnati.
- The Texans listed Collins as a DNP for a second straight practice on Thursday, a development that multiple outlets say makes his Week 3 trip to Indianapolis unlikely.
- Coach DeMeco Ryans gave no firm timeline and team sources say Collins could be targeted for a return as soon as Week 4, but his 2025 hamstring history makes any date uncertain.
- With Collins trending out, Houston plans to lean on tight end Dalton Schultz and increase work for Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel while Wyatt Teller is likely to start at right guard.
- Collins’ absence contributed to a weak Week 2 offense that managed six points and 18 rushing yards from the primary backs, and his continued unavailability will test the Texans’ depth and short-term offensive outlook.