Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins could miss the team’s Week 2 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals after sustaining a hamstring injury at practice. The injury is not considered serious by the team, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, but Collins’ availability for the game remains uncertain.
Collins’ injury history could factor into the Texans’ decision. The source notes that he previously dealt with a Grade 2 hamstring strain in 2024 that resulted in a stint on injured reserve.
If Collins does not play, tight end Dalton Schultz could receive a larger role in Houston’s passing game. Schultz finished the 2025 season as the Texans’ receptions leader, recording 82 catches for 777 yards.
Schultz also saw increased involvement when Collins missed time last season. After Collins suffered a concussion against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7, Schultz led Houston with 10 targets and finished with nine receptions for 98 yards, according to the source.
The Texans’ final decision on Collins’ status for the Bengals game was not yet clear in the source.
