Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is ready to return to the lineup in Week 9 against the Broncos after missing Week 8 with a concussion. Collins is in a tough matchup against a strong pass defense, but he still brings elite upside. The fifth-year receiver from Michigan has averaged 7.7 targets per game this season and has 26 catches for 339 yards and three touchdowns. Before leaving Week 7's loss to the Seahawks, Collins had four catches for just 27 yards. He has been held under 100 yards in five of his six games this season, and even though he has WR1 upside, he's risky this week returning in such a tough matchup. The Broncos have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points in the NFL to receivers, so Collins checks in as the No. 18 WR in the RotoBaller rankings for the week. Get him back in your lineups this week, but temper expectations.
Nov 1, 2025 5:23 AM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) has been cleared from the NFL's concussion protocol and will play in Week 9 on Sunday against the visiting Denver Broncos. Collins was limited in Wednesday's practice, but two full practices on Thursday and Friday put him on track to return to the lineup after missing the Week 8 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday due to a concussion he picked up the week prior on Monday night. The 26-year-old doesn't have the ideal matchup to return to, but the good news is the Broncos' secondary will be without All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II (pectoral). When healthy, Collins is typically matchup-proof and should be quarterback C.J. Stroud's top target on Sunday. The former third-rounder has one 100-yard performance and has scored three times in his six games in 2025. Throw Collins back into your starting fantasy lineups this week.
Oct 31, 2025 5:29 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) has cleared the league's mandatory concussion protocol and said he's "feeling great, ready to play this week" on Sunday for a Week 9 battle against the visiting Denver Broncos, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Collins suffered a concussion late in the Monday night loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 and did not suit up for the Week 8 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He has been back at practice this week, though, and has already cleared the concussion protocol, so fantasy managers should have him back without any restrictions this weekend against a Broncos defense that will be without their top cornerback, Patrick Surtain II (pectoral). Although the matchup still isn't a great one -- Denver's vaunted pass rush could make things difficult for Houston's offensive line -- Collins should be reinserted into all starting fantasy lineups.
Oct 30, 2025 5:11 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) is back at practice again on Thursday and is expected to clear the league's concussion protocol if all goes well, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Collins suffered a concussion in the Week 7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and sat out of the Week 8 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. However, he returned to a limited practice on Wednesday and is on track to clear the concussion protocol and play this weekend when the Texans host the Denver Broncos. Denver has not been a good matchup for opposing wideouts, but Collins is typically matchup-proof with WR1 upside, and the Broncos' top cornerback, Patrick Surtain II (pectoral), will not be active due to injury. If Collins is officially cleared by Friday, he should be a must-start in fantasy lineups.
Oct 30, 2025 1:29 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) returned to practice as he continues to progress through concussion protocol ahead of the team's Week 9 matchup with the Denver Broncos. The 3-4 Texans hope to have their leading receiver back ahead of a difficult test against the stout Broncos secondary. Through six games, Collins has tallied 26 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns. Collins' availability could be a major blow to the usage of Jayden Higgins and Jared Wayne, who filled in during the team's victory over the 49ers last week.
Oct 29, 2025 2:45 PM EST
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that "we'll see how he progresses this week" when asked about wide receiver Nico Collins' (head) status in the league's concussion protocol. Collins is "doing well and trending toward a return" for a Week 9 contest against the Denver Broncos at this point, a source told Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. The 26-year-old was unable to practice last week and didn't play in Sunday's win over the visiting San Francisco 49ers, but if he can get back on the field this week, he's trending toward playing this Sunday in a tough matchup against Denver. With fellow wideout Christian Kirk (hamstring) missing a second straight game over the weekend, Xavier Hutchinson led the team in receiving yards, with rookies Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins also seeing expanded workloads. Collins will be a must-start in Week 9 if he's cleared from the concussion protocol.
Oct 27, 2025 3:30 PM EST
The Houston Texans have officially ruled out wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) for the Week 8 contest this Sunday against the visiting San Francisco 49ers, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Collins suffered a concussion in the second half of the Monday night loss to the Seattle Seahawks and was unable to practice all week due to his head injury. In addition to Collins, Christian Kirk (hamstring) will miss a second straight game, meaning rookies Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, and Xavier Hutchinson will all see boosted roles in Houston's passing attack this weekend. It's unclear if Collins will be able to clear the league's concussion protocol next week to make his return in Week 9 on Sunday, Nov. 2, against the Denver Broncos. Noel and Higgins will be on the WR4/flex radar for fantasy managers with the bye-week blues in Week 8, with six teams on bye.
Oct 24, 2025 5:56 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol after failing to practice on Thursday. With Collins' injury coming on Monday night, it leaves a slim likelihood of clearing protocol in time for Sunday's game. The team enters a Week 8 matchup with the 49ers with the possibility of being without both Collins and Christian Kirk (hamstring). The Texans have struggled to get C.J. Stroud and the passing game going, even when healthy, averaging just 198.2 passing yards per game. If their primary wide receivers are unavailable, the team would likely focus on Dalton Schultz and Jayden Higgins in Week 8. Xavier Hutchinson is another player likely to see an increased target share in the event of a missed start for Collins.
Oct 23, 2025 2:35 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) did not practice Wednesday after exiting Monday night's game against the Seahawks when the back of his head hit the turf. Collins remains in the league's concussion protocol and should be considered questionable for Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers. The fifth-year receiver has seen a modest start to the season, totaling 26 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns, but he still leads the team in receiving and remains C.J. Stroud's most trusted target in a struggling passing attack. With Collins' availability in doubt, Houston may be forced to lean on depth options Xavier Hutchinson and Jayden Higgins, while tight end Dalton Schultz could also see a bump in volume. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports closely.
Oct 22, 2025 2:15 PM EST
Updating a previous report, the Houston Texans announced that wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) was downgraded to out in Monday night's Week 7 game against the Seattle Seahawks after suffering a concussion early in the fourth quarter. Collins' helmet hit the turf when he came down on a contested catch in Seattle, and he will now enter the league's concussion protocol. On a short week, it's possible that he will not be cleared in time for Sunday's Week 8 tilt against the San Francisco 49ers. Before leaving, Collins caught only four of his 10 targets for 27 yards. Tight end Dalton Schultz led Houston in receiving on Monday night, catching nine of 10 targets for 98 yards, and could be in for another big workload in Week 8 if Collins doesn't get the green light. In addition to Schultz, rookie wideouts Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, and Xavier Hutchinson would be in line for more targets if Collins misses additional time. Noel was second in receiving on Monday night with four grabs for 77 yards on seven targets.
Oct 21, 2025 1:34 AM EST
Houston Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins (head) suffered a head injury in the fourth quarter of the Monday night game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 and is being evaluated for a concussion, according to the team. Collins is considered questionable to return. The 26-year-old injured his head when he went up for a catch at the beginning of the fourth quarter and hit his head on the turf when he came down to the ground. He went to the locker room with trainers after being evaluated in the medical tent on the sidelines. Collins was having a quiet night against Seattle before the injury, catching only four of his 10 targets for 27 yards receiving. If Collins doesn't return and if he misses more time going forward, tight end Dalton Schultz and receivers Jaylin Noel, Jayden Higgins, and Xavier Hutchinson would be asked to step up for Houston's WR corps.
Oct 21, 2025 1:13 AM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins remains the go-to option for the Texans, and he remains a strong starter in all formats as the Texans come back from their bye week and visit the Seahawks as the late game on Monday night. Collins has found the end zone in three of his last four games and has at least four catches in each of his last three games. He had 52 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 before the bye week as the Texans thrashed the Ravens, 44-10. Since the game wasn't competitive, he wasn't quite as involved late, but he is still one of the most consistent top receivers in the game. With Christian Kirk (hamstring) out for Monday night's game, Collins has a very high ceiling as a starting WR1 in his road matchup against Seattle, which has been a slightly favorable matchup for receivers this season.
Oct 18, 2025 5:40 PM EST
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
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