Texans’ Nico Collins Ruled Out for Divisional Playoff Game with Concussion
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans will be without wide receiver Nico Collins for Sunday’s divisional round playoff game against the New England Patriots after he sustained a concussion in Monday’s 30-6 wild-card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The news significantly impacts Houston’s offensive firepower as they advance in the postseason.
The Texans confirmed that Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins will miss the divisional round matchup due to a concussion sustained during the win against the Steelers.
- Collins suffered the injury after falling on his face while attempting a catch.
- The receiver was immediately attended to by Houston’s medical staff and later transported off the field on a stretcher.
- Collins finished the regular season with 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and 6 touchdowns.
- Christian Kirk is expected to play a larger role in Collins’ absence.
The injury occurred when Collins fell awkwardly after attempting to make a reception during the Texans’ dominant performance. He immediately clutched his face, signaling distress, and was quickly attended to by the team’s medical personnel. Following initial assessment, Collins was carefully transported off the field on a stretcher, raising concerns about the severity of the impact.
Collins, a key component of the Texans’ offense, has been a consistent target for quarterback C.J. Stroud throughout the season. He surpassed 1,000 receiving yards three times, finishing the regular season with an impressive 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and 6 touchdowns.
With Collins sidelined, the Texans will look to receiver Christian Kirk to elevate his performance. Kirk had a standout performance in the wild-card round, recording a career-high 144 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the team’s victory and setting a new franchise postseason record. This surpassed the previous mark held by Collins himself from last year’s wild-card win against the Los Angeles Chargers.
