Texans WR Nico Collins 'Long Shot' vs. Lions

Nico Collins might not be ready to return for the Houston Texans against the Detroit Lions.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 7, 2024

Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) runs with the ball after a reception during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Texans are able to bring wide receiver Nico Collins back from injured reserve after he has sat the minimum four games for his hamstring injury. However, that doesn't guarantee his return.

ESPN insider Field Yates is deeming Collins a "long shot" to play for the Texans against the Detroit Lions for Sunday Night Football as he has yet to appear in practice or return to the 53-man roster with just one more day of preparation before the Week 10 matchup.

With Nico Collins still not practicing today and not designated to return from IR, it makes him a long shot to play Sunday night vs. the Lions. https://t.co/JxBP6D46le
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 7, 2024

The Texans would benefit from Collins returning, especially after Stefon Diggs was ruled out for the season after tearing his ACL in the team's Week 8 win against the Indianapolis Colts.

Without Diggs and Collins, the Texans struggled mightily in their Week 9 loss to the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.

If Collins were unable to play, the Texans would have Tank Dell as the top target with John Metchie III, Xavier Hutchinson and Robert Woods each playing a complementary role.

Kickoff between the Lions and Texans is set for 7:20 p.m. CT on Sunday on NBC and Peacock.

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Published Nov 7, 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.