- ABC News
- October 9, 2024
The Houston Texans have placed wide receiver Nico Collins on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next four games. Collins, who leads the NFL with 567 receiving yards this season, suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Houston's 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. The injury occurred when quarterback C.J. Stroud launched a deep pass to Collins for a 67-yard touchdown to put the Texans up 14-3. Collins limped to the sideline following the score, eventually heading to the locker room. He didn't return to the game. On Monday, coach DeMeco Ryans said Collins' injury was "week-to-week" and replacing his production will require a team effort. "Nico has been the best receiver in the NFL this year. So, do you replace him? No, everybody just steps up and whatever role you're asked to do, just step up and play your role the proper way," Ryans said. "Nobody has to be Nico. There is one Nico, he's done a great job of that....