Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins didn't find the end zone in last week's win over the Titans, but he still tied for the team lead with six targets, finishing with four catches for a team-high 79 receiving yards. He remains the go-to option for C.J. Stroud, and the duo will look to connect early and often while trying to get a second straight win this week against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens are banged up and have struggled on defense so far this season. They have given up the third-most fantasy points in the NFL to wide receivers, including three wide receiver scores last week against the Chiefs. The Texans' offense scuffled early this season, but Collins could help them continue to find their stride this week. He's the WR7 this week in RotoBaller's rankings and remains a strong top-line receiver to start every week in standard formats.
Oct 4, 2025 10:05 AM EST
After being limited in practice on Wednesday, Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (knee) was a full participant on Thursday. It means that Collins should be just fine to suit up this weekend in a Week 5 tilt against the Baltimore Ravens. Houston's top wideout got off to a slow start through his first two games, but he's picked up the pace since and has caught 12 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown in Weeks 3 and 4, with the offense picking things up. The offensive line is probably going to be an issue for the Texans' offense all year, but if active, Collins is always a must-start WR1 as the target hog for quarterback C.J. Stroud. Collins has an excellent chance to go off against a struggling and banged-up Ravens defense this Sunday. Through the first four weeks, the Ravens have allowed the fifth-most half-PPR points to opposing wideouts.
Oct 2, 2025 6:55 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (knee) missed time earlier in the week but did not get an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Titans. He was a limited participant on Wednesday but logged back-to-back full practices to finish the week. Despite the Titans struggling to score many points, Collins has found the end zone in each of the last two weeks, catching three of his nine targets for 52 yards and a score in Week 2 and following with his best game of the year, racking up eight catches for 104 yards and his second score of the season. While Nick Caley's offense hasn't been firing on all cylinders with QB C.J. Stroud at the helm, Collins has still been very involved and is a must-start WR1 now that he is healthy and ready to go against the Titans, who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to receivers this season. Collins is the WR5 in RotoBaller's rankings for Week 4, and he should be set up in a smash spot trying to get his Texans their first win of the season.
Sep 27, 2025 2:35 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (knee) is off the injury report and good to go for Sunday's contest against the Tennessee Titans. Collins was listed as a limited participant during the team's initial session on Wednesday. However, Collins was able to log back-to-back full practices and avoided carrying an injury designation. After catching only three passes for 25 yards in the season opener, the star wideout has begun to find his footing. In Week 2, Collins brought in three of his nine targets for 52 yards and a score. Then in Week 3, Collins caught eight passes for 104 yards and his second touchdown of the season. Even though the Houston offense has stumbled through the opening month, Collins should continue to see a massive target share and remains a must-start WR1 this weekend.
Sep 26, 2025 4:41 PM EST
According to the team, Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (knee) practiced in full on Thursday. The 26-year-old was a surprise addition to Wednesday's practice report with a knee injury, but he's back out there a day later, insinuating that it was probably just a day of rest for him. Fantasy managers will want to monitor Collins over the next few days as Houston prepares to take on the Tennessee Titans at home in Week 4. Though, as of now, it doesn't appear to be a threat to his status for Sunday's showdown. If he were to miss time, teammates Xavier Hutchinson and Jayden Higgins would be in line for an uptick in snaps.
Sep 25, 2025 8:34 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. This is a bit odd for fantasy managers as Collins didn't appear to have suffered an injury during Sunday's game. He logged in 86 percent of the offensive snaps while hauling in eight of 11 targets for 104 yards and a touchdown in Week 3. It's possible that his absence was more for rest than a real knee injury. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Thursday and Friday for more updates. If Collins misses time, Jayden Higgins and Christian Kirk would see heavier workloads.
Sep 24, 2025 9:36 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins finally gave fantasy managers some solid production during Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It hasn't been a pretty start to the season for Collins, but this whole offense has struggled early in the season. Collins was able to make a big splash this week when he hauled in a 50-yard touchdown, which looked like blown coverage by Tyson Campbell. He finished his day by hauling in eight of his 11 targets for 104 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Collins has the skills of a top tier wideout, but the Texans offense is awful right now. That being said, Collins is falling more towards a low-end WR1 or WR2 for Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Sep 21, 2025 6:59 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is one of the few players on the team who is reliable enough for fantasy usage each week, and he'll be a strong RB1 against the Jaguars in Week 3. He scored his first touchdown of the year on Monday Night Football against the Bucs, but he only finished with three catches for 52 yards in his team's one-point defeat. Collins was targeted a team-high nine times against Tampa, while no other wide receiver got more than three looks. With Christian Kirk (hamstring) off the injury report, Collins will have different supporting options that could redistribute the workload, but that could allow more space for Collins long-term. He is the WR5 in the RotoBaller rankings for Week 3, and he's in a good matchup against the Jaguars, who allowed 246 receiving yards to wide receivers last week against the Bengals. It hasn't been a great start to the season for Collins and the Texans, but they'll look to get their first win of the season on the road against the Jaguars in Week 3.
Sep 19, 2025 9:39 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins caught three of nine targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in a 20-19 loss against Tampa Bay on Monday night. Collins finished Houston's first drive with a beautiful catch on a fade ball for a 29-yard touchdown. It was an otherwise frustrating night for the star receiver, catching only two of his next eight targets for 23 yards. The Houston offense ran only 46 plays in the game, which limited the production of everyone, but Collins and Stroud were consistently just off on a couple of occasions. He demanded 39% of the team's targets, including three end zone targets, so better days should be ahead for Collins. He draws a matchup against a Jacksonville defense that just allowed Ja'Ja'Marrr Chase to go for 165 yards and a touchdown in Week 2. He could be seen as a buy-low in trades this week.
Sep 16, 2025 1:20 AM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was limited to just three catches for 25 yards in his team's Week 1 loss to the Rams, but he will look to bounce back this week at home against the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. Collins only had five targets in Week 1, but he did still tie for the team lead. He played 53 of 63, by far the most among Texans' receivers, but the team's offense could never get much going against Los Angeles. They'll look to turn things around in Week 2, and Collins is the No. 7 WR in the RotoBaller rankings coming into his matchup against Tampa Bay, who allowed Drake London eight catches in Week 1. For the Texans' offense to turn things around, they'll need to get their superstar more involved on Monday, and if he gets a high target volume, he could put together a monster game.
Sep 14, 2025 6:51 AM EST
Houston Texans Wide Receiver Nico Collins is usually a target magnet, and he could be even busier than usual in Week 1 since the Texans won't have offseason additions Christian Kirk (hamstring) or Braxton Berrios (hamstring) in addition to Tank Dell (knee), who is expected to miss most or all of the season. The rest of the Texans' targets are inexperienced, with rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel possibly getting a chance to step up, along with third-year receiver Xavier Hutchinson, who has just 20 regular-season catches. Collins is coming off his second straight 1,000-yard season despite being limited to only 12 games. He had seven regular-season touchdowns and was a top-10 receiver in fantasy points per game for the second straight year. Without many other proven options, C.J. Stroud could look his way early and often against the Rams. He'll be the focus of the passing game but will also get plenty of attention from the defense, leaving him as a strong starting option in all formats as the No. 9 WR in the RotoBaller rankings.
Sep 5, 2025 10:42 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins said he envisions a big year for the team's wide receiver corps, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. As in prior years, the Michigan product is the team's No. 1 option, but the cast around him has changed significantly. Tank Dell (knee) suffered a gruesome injury in last year's playoffs, while Stefon Diggs signed with New England. In response, Houston drafted a pair of Iowa State rookies, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, and also signed Christian Kirk. The emergence of any would be a significant help to Collins, who has proven be a steady fantasy WR1 when healthy.
Aug 31, 2025 2:44 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was targeted by quarterback C.J. Stroud "all day" during the team's joint practice with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. In the four games before he injured his hamstring in Week 5 of 2024, Collins was averaging nearly 11 targets per contest. It appears the 26-year-old could be in line for a massive target share once again in 2025. Injuries have been an issue for Collins throughout his career so far, as he's missed 17 games across four NFL seasons. If he can stay on the field, Collins has a legitimate shot at being the overall WR1 in fantasy.
Aug 22, 2025 2:59 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins made his preseason debut on Saturday against the Panthers and hauled in two of three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown. He also almost connected on a deep pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud during the team's first possession, and Stroud said after the game, "It's my job to connect with him, and I owe him one from today." Collins looked strong and ready for another elite season after posting over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons. Last year, the 26-year-old from Michigan led the team with 68 receptions for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns, even though he missed five games with an injury. He looks healthy and ready to roll as the team's top receiver coming into his fifth season in the NFL, and is once again a strong WR1 to build around for fantasy this year.
Aug 18, 2025 9:03 AM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has looked very impressive during team practices. On Tuesday, Collins was able to find the back of the end zone on a remarkable catch against second-year defensive back Kamari Lassiter. In 2024, Collins posted his second-straight 1,000-yard campaign as he tallied 1,006 yards on 68 receptions. He found the back of the end zone seven times. Despite missing five games due to a hamstring injury, Collins produced as an elite WR1. Through his 12 games, Collins averaged an impressive 17.5 PPR points per game with 83.8 receiving yards per game. During the offseason, Texas added two pass catchers in the draft, such as Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. They also brought in veteran Christian Kirk. With Collins slated to operate as the clear top option for C.J. Stroud once again, he is worth a selection in the first round despite his injury concerns. If he can stay on the field throughout all of 2025, he could make a push to finish as the overall WR1.
Aug 13, 2025 10:38 AM EST
The Houston Texans restructured the contract of star wide receiver Nico Collins, clearing $9.8 million in salary cap space for 2025. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, it was a simple restructure. Last offseason, Collins signed a three-year, $72.75 million contract extension with Houston following a 1,297-yard receiving season. The former Michigan Wolverine posted 1,006 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in just 12 games in 2024. With Stefon Diggs likely out of Houston entering next season, Collins is poised for another strong year as quarterback C.J. Stroud's No. 1 wide receiver.
Mar 5, 2025 11:10 AM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins finished his team's Divisional Round playoff defeat at Kansas City with five catches on eight targets for 81 yards, a decent day considering Houston's considerable challenges in the passing game. The Texans surrendered eight sacks and only completed 19 passes as quarterback C.J. Stroud spent most of the afternoon under siege. The 25-year-old receiver further cemented his status as a No. 1 option in 2024, but by the end of the season, didn't have much support with compatriots Tank Dell (knee) and Stefon Diggs (knee) out for the year. He figures to be part of the long-term plan for Houston, which ends the season in the Divisional Round for the second straight year.
Jan 18, 2025 7:53 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins continues to be a top-flight option with the underdog Texans set to travel to Kansas City in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday. Kansas City has been excellent at creating pressure and stopping the run, but was a middling 17th against PPR receivers. In the first meeting between these two teams last month, Houston threw the ball 39 times and targeted their top receiver on 10 of them, completing seven for 60 yards. Without compatriot Tank Dell (knee) for the rest of the season, Collins has very little competition for targets within Houston's passing game. Against a stingy Chiefs defense, the Texans likely will need to rely upon big plays through the air like they did last week, which is good news for Collins and managers who roster him in playoff or DFS formats.
Jan 16, 2025 6:50 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins put together a massive performance on Saturday in a Wild Card win against the Los Angeles Chargers, catching seven of his eight targets for 122 yards and a touchdown. The Texans overcame some early sloppiness to secure their second postseason victory in as many seasons, with the star receiver leading his team in all relevant receiving categories. The Michigan product scored the game's first touchdown, hauling in a 13-yard touchdown from quarterback C.J. Stroud, and Houston never trailed again. The victory secured Houston's place in the Divisional Round, where Collins and the Texans will take on an opponent to be determined Sunday.
Jan 11, 2025 8:02 PM EST
The good news for Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is that he has an almost unmatched target share with his team set to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in a Wild Card playoff game on Saturday. The bad news is that Houston's offense has been consistently below average for more than a month, averaging just 15.6 points in its past five games. Further, the Chargers rank third against PPR wide receivers and have held opposing offenses to the fourth-lowest scoring percentage in the NFL. While the matchup isn't ideal, the Michigan Man still hit 1,000 receiving yards despite missing five games and most of another, putting him in rare territory. Though Vegas is predicting a low-scoring game, Collins still can be considered a mid-tier WR1 for managers in playoff formats.
Jan 9, 2025 8:50 PM EST
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