Overview
- The Texans listed Nico Collins as limited in Wednesday's practice with a hamstring issue, putting his availability for Sunday versus the Bengals in doubt.
- Reporters say Collins met with team doctors and will undergo tests to assess the hamstring's severity, but no definitive diagnosis has been released.
- Collins led Houston in Week 1 with seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown, making his presence central to C.J. Stroud's passing game.
- If Collins cannot play, Houston plans to lean on Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson or Jaylin Noel for receiving work while the team also copes with LB Henry To'oTo'o being placed on injured reserve.
- Hamstring injuries can sideline players for multiple weeks and Collins' prior multi-week hamstring absence in 2024 raises the risk that Thursday's practice will be the key indicator of how the Texans will adjust their game plan.