Overview

• Nico Collins was activated off injured reserve by the Houston Texans after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in Week 5.
• Collins, who led the NFL in receiving yards at the time of his injury, missed four games but remains the league leader in average receiving yards per game.
• His return is expected to boost a Texans offense that struggled without him, achieving a 2-2 record in his absence.
• The Texans' quarterback, C.J. Stroud, saw a significant drop in performance without Collins, highlighting the receiver's impact on the team.
• Collins' activation comes as the Texans prepare to face the Detroit Lions, who have one of the league's weaker pass defenses, in a prime-time matchup.