Texans WR Nico Collins; In or Out vs. Lions?

The Houston Texans now know whether Nico Collins will play against the Detroit Lions.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 10, 2024

Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) is introduced before the game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins and whether he would be back on the field for Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions.

Based on the inactives list given by the Texans, he won't be playing against the Lions.

Collins will join Will Anderson, cornerback Myles Bryant, linebacker Jamal Hill, running back Dameon Pierce and offensive tackle Zachary Thomas on the sidelines for the Texans.

The Lions won't have offensive tackle Taylor Decker, guard Christian Mahogany, offensive lineman Giovanni Manu, linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, recently-acquired pass rusher Za'Darius Smith, offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal and defensive back Loren Strickland.

Collins' absence isn't much of a surprise considering the fact that he barely practiced this week. He was activated from injured reserve on Friday, making it a tight fit for him to make it back on the field for Week 10. He will likely make his return to the field in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

For now, the Texans offense must adjust and prepare for a dangerous Lions defense that is ready to pounce on quarterback C.J. Stroud.

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Published Nov 10, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.