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Texans Rule Out Nico Collins for Divisional Game at Patriots With Concussion

A short turnaround through concussion protocol keeps Houston’s top receiver sidelined, shifting targets to Christian Kirk, Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson and Dalton Schultz.

Overview

  • Collins missed all three practices this week and did not complete the two symptom-free sessions, including contact, required for clearance.
  • He sustained the concussion late in the third quarter of Monday’s 30-6 wild-card win at Pittsburgh and was carted off.
  • Justin Watson remains in concussion protocol, further thinning Houston’s receiving depth.
  • Collins led the Texans with 71 receptions, 1,117 yards and six touchdowns this season and had three catches for 21 yards before exiting Monday.
  • The fifth-seeded Texans visit New England on Sunday seeking their first AFC title game berth, leaning on a defense that ranked first in yards allowed and second in points.