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Texans Rest Nico Collins for Playoff Preparation

1/4/2026

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Summary

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The Houston Texans will rest Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts to preserve his health for the playoffs.
Collins has 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns this season.
Other Texans inactives include Nick Chubb and Kamari Lassiter.
The Colts will miss Sauce Gardner and Philip Rivers.
The game kicks off at 12 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium.

History

Historical Context

The NFL merged with the AFL in 1970, creating a unified league with two conferences: the AFC and NFC. This merger established an eight-team playoff format, culminating in Super Bowl V, where the Baltimore Colts defeated the Dallas Cowboys. Today, teams like the Houston Texans prioritize player health, reflecting ongoing trends in player safety and management strategies that enhance competitiveness in the postseason.

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Story summary

The Houston Texans will rest Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts to preserve his health for the playoffs.
Collins has 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns this season.
Other Texans inactives include Nick Chubb and Kamari Lassiter.
The Colts will miss Sauce Gardner and Philip Rivers.
The game kicks off at 12 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium.

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