What happened: The Houston Texans ruled out wide receiver Nico Collins and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Houston also declared Jake Hummel, Ed Ingram, and M.J. Stewart out, while offensive tackle Trent Brown remains questionable after returning to full participation on Friday.
Why it matters: The injuries leave Houston shorthanded for a critical AFC South divisional contest. Collins is managing a hamstring issue that kept him out of a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, while Clowney continues to rest a knee bone bruise.
By the numbers: Both teams enter the Week 3 matchup seeking their first win after starting the 2026 season 0-2, with Houston currently listed as a.
What to watch: The Texans will evaluate Brown's availability before kickoff to finalize their offensive line rotation.