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Texans Rule Nico Collins Out for Week 2 vs Bengals

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC · How we work

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Texans Miss Collins

The Houston Texans will miss Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Collins suffered a Grade 1 hamstring injury during Wednesday practice, according to KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson.
Team doctors said the injury is not serious and listed him limited Wednesday, non-participant Thursday.
Offensive coordinator Nick Caley said the offense will rely on Boutte, Hutchinson and others to fill the void.

Summary

Bengals Limit Sacks

Texans have gone 0-2 after starting 0-1 under Demeco Ryans in both 2023 and 2025 seasons.
Bengals allowed only one sack in Week 1 versus the Buccaneers.
Cincinnati forced and recovered four fumbles in its Week 1 win.
Houston’s interior defensive line includes Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen, who each recorded a sack in Week 1.
Ja'Marr Chase is slated for early, frequent targets as Cincinnati views him as a game-changer.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, Vikings receiver Cris Carter missed three games with a hamstring strain, ending his 1,017-yard, eight-touchdown season and leaving Minnesota at 10-6 after a 15-1 record. The problem resurfaced in 2025 when Houston’s rookie Nico Collins suffered a hamstring tear, forcing coordinator Nick Caley to turn to Jalin Boutte and J.J. Hutchinson and prompting teams to broaden targets before the 2026 draft.

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Texans Miss Collins

The Houston Texans will miss Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Collins suffered a Grade 1 hamstring injury during Wednesday practice, according to KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson.
Team doctors said the injury is not serious and listed him limited Wednesday, non-participant Thursday.
Offensive coordinator Nick Caley said the offense will rely on Boutte, Hutchinson and others to fill the void.

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