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Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) placed on injured reserve, will miss at least four games
Collins suffered a hamstring damage throughout Houston’s 23-20 win over Buffalo on Sunday, exiting after catching a 67-yard landing move from C.J. Stroud. He didn’t return to the sport, and Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans advised reporters on Monday he thought of Collins’ damage to be a week-to-week matter.
With their choice to position Collins on IR, the Texans are properly giving Collins prolonged time to heal an damage that tends to be extra delicate than others. They’re additionally continuing ahead with out a receiver who leads the NFL in receiving yards with 567 — a quantity reached on simply 32 catches for a mean of 17.7 yards per reception — and is tied for sixth within the league in receiving touchdowns with three.
Happily for Houston, they nonetheless have the opposite half of their receiving duo: offseason acquisition Stefon Diggs, who has gained 315 yards and scored two receiving touchdowns on 31 catches, and chipped in one other rating on the bottom in a Week 4 win over Jacksonville. Tank Dell stays accessible at slot receiver, and has already confirmed to have a rapport with fellow 2023 draft classmate Stroud, having caught 13 passes for 137 yards one 12 months after racking up 47 receptions for 709 yards and 7 touchdowns in 11 video games. Tight finish Dalton Schultz may even play a key function, catching 14 passes for 116 yards thus far this season.
Collins’ absence will pressure Houston to regulate, eliminating Stroud’s favourite goal courting again to the 2023 preseason. Judging by their efficiency thus far, although, they need to have the ability to handle — particularly if the well being of their backfield improves within the interim.
The Texans’ first sport with out Collins can be this Sunday on the New England Patriots.
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