Texans' Collins sustains hamstring injury in win over Bills
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Collins suffered the ailment on his way to a spectacular 67-yard touchdown. The wideout - who entered Week 5 with an NFL-high 489 passing yards - spent time in the medical tent after the play and walked to the locker room minutes later. He was ruled out following halftime.
C.J. STROUD 67-YARD DIME TO NICO COLLINS 🎯
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A hamstring injury also bothered Collins last week, as the Texans added him to the injury report. However, the 25-year-old didn't miss any time.
"I think he's the best receiver in football, so when he's out, things get tough," quarterback C.J. Stroud said about Collins postgame, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.
Collins is the No. 1 weapon in an explosive Texans offense. The pass-catcher posted a career year with 80 catches, 1,297 yards, and eight touchdowns in 2023.
With Collins sidelined in Week 5, Stefon Diggs stepped up against this former team, catching six passes for 82 yards.