Overview
- Houston officially ruled Collins out on Friday after he missed every practice leading into Sunday's game at Gillette Stadium.
- This is Collins' second concussion of the season, raising uncertainty about his availability beyond the divisional round.
- With their top receiver sidelined, the Texans are expected to lean on Christian Kirk, Dalton Schultz, Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel in the passing game.
- Starting tackle Trent Brown is inactive with an ankle issue, tightening Houston's protection options for C. J. Stroud.
- Collins led the team in targets, receptions, yards and touchdowns this season, though Houston previously won Week 8 without him as Stroud distributed the ball widely.