2024-10-07 05:20:04
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered an injury near the end of the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. The star wide receiver has exited the game and gone to the locker room.
Collins is off to an outstanding start to the 2024 season, and his absence will result in a significant loss for the Texans’ high-flying offense.
Here’s the latest on the Texans wideout’s status:
Nico Collins injury update
The Texans have announced that Collins will be out for the remainder of the game against Buffalo. He finished his day with 2 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown.
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Nico Collins left the game with a hamstring injury at the end of the first quarter quarter, with Houston leading 14-3.
Collins reeled in a 67-yard touchdown catch from CJ Stroud and appeared to slowly let up on his way into the end zone.
Texans WR depth chart
The Texans have two talented wideouts in the lineup behind Collins. Veteran Stefon Diggs and second-year man Tank Dell will be asked to step up. Robert Woods should be the next man up for the Texans wide receivers off the bench.
Nico Collins stats
- 32 receptions (tied for 2nd most)
- 567 yards (1st in NFL)
- 3 touchdowns
