Nico Collins injury update: Houston Texans WR injured vs New York Jets
In a challenging 14th week matchup against the New York Jets, the Houston Texans faced a setback as wide receiver Nico Collins exited the game with a calf injury. The Texans’ receiving corps, already dealing with the absence of Tank Dell, faced additional challenges with this unexpected development. Collins, having earlier achieved a significant milestone…
In a challenging 14th week matchup against the New York Jets, the Houston Texans faced a setback as wide receiver Nico Collins exited the game with a calf injury. The Texans’ receiving corps, already dealing with the absence of Tank Dell, faced additional challenges with this unexpected development.
Collins, having earlier achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career, was a key player for the team. His departure from the game due to a calf injury raised concerns about the Texans’ offensive capabilities, particularly with Dell already ruled out due to a season-ending leg injury.
The Texans now awaited an update on Collins’ condition as he hastily retreated to the locker room. The official status from the team indicated that Collins was questionable to return to the field, leaving fans and teammates anxious about the potential impact of his absence.
The injury comes at a crucial juncture for the Texans, who have been navigating a challenging season. With Tank Dell already sidelined and other receivers like Noah Brown playing through injuries, the team faces a depleted wide receiving corps.
Despite the adversity, earlier in the game, Nico Collins had achieved a significant personal milestone by becoming the fourth Texans wide receiver to surpass 1,000 receiving yards in a season. This accomplishment added a positive note to the day, highlighting Collins’ contributions to the team’s offensive success.
As the game unfolded, both of Houston’s offensive possessions concluded with punts, reflecting the challenges they faced in the absence of key players. The Texans defense, led by former Jet Sheldon Rankins, managed to sack Zach Wilson, contributing to a strong defensive showing.
With uncertainty surrounding Nico Collins’ return and the team already dealing with injuries to key players, the Texans faced an uphill battle against the Jets.
