The Houston Texans got an early Week 2 injury note on Nico Collins, and it’s one they’ll be tracking closely all week.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Collins was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice because of a hamstring injury. The source of the issue and how long it has been bothering him are not clear.
That update lands only three days after Collins was one of the biggest reasons Houston stayed in the fight against the Buffalo Bills in the season opener. The Texans fell 36-31, but Collins turned in a strong day with seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets from C.J. Stroud.
His touchdown came on a 12-yard catch in the second quarter, another reminder of how central he is to Houston’s passing game. The sixth-year receiver has already settled in as one of Stroud’s top options, and Week 1 reinforced that.
Stroud had a solid opener of his own, going 26 of 38 for 274 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. Even in defeat, that production helped the Texans put up 31 points.
For now, Collins’ limited work is just the first development of the week, not a final word on whether he’ll play. Houston still has time before Sunday’s matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Texans will get more practice opportunities to see how he responds.
The Bengals also have several notable names on their Week 2 report, but they arrive at 1-0 after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27.
If Houston is trying to bounce back from its opening loss, Collins’ availability would loom large. The Texans will keep waiting for the next practice report before his status becomes any clearer.
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