The Houston Texans are facing uncertainty at wide receiver before their Week 2 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Nico Collins sustained a hamstring injury during Houston's Wednesday practice, according to a report from SI.com that cited ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team does not believe the injury is serious, but Collins' availability has not been settled.
Houston could be cautious with Collins because his injury history includes a Grade 2 hamstring strain in 2024 that led to a stint on injured reserve. If Collins is unavailable, the Texans' distribution of receiving opportunities could change, giving tight end Dalton Schultz a potential increase in targets.
Schultz led Houston in receptions in 2025, with 82 catches for 777 yards. His production also increased after Collins exited a Week 7 game against the Seattle Seahawks last season. Schultz received 10 targets in that game and finished with nine receptions for 98 yards. The report did not include a final update on whether Collins will play against Cincinnati.
Source: si.com.
