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NFL·INJURY·September 17, 2026 07:29 AM ET

Nico Collins status looms over Texans before Bengals trip

He opened the season with 7 catches, 75 yards and a TD

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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What happened: Houston is still monitoring Collins' hamstring issue from Wednesday practice after doctors said it was not believed to be serious. Sunday's road game in Cincinnati follows a Week 1 line of seven catches, 75 yards and one touchdown.

Why it matters: The Texans enter Week 2 trying to avoid an 0-2 start, so any limit on Collins would hit one of the offense's most productive pieces from the opener. Houston's margin for error narrows if its top Week 1 target enters Sunday less than full strength.

By the numbers: Collins opened 2026 with 7 receptions, 75 yards and 1 touchdown in Week 1, and Houston heads into Sunday at 0-1.

What to watch: Houston's late-week injury reports should show whether Collins is trending toward a full workload or a game-time call. Sunday's inactive list will settle his availability if the decision carries into the weekend.

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