Early during the game against the Seattle Seahawks, the Houston Texans‘ No. 1 wide receiver, Nico Collins, got hurt and exited the game. It had been a significant hit. and the team may not be getting their best wide receiver in time for the Week 8 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers.
with 339 receiving yards on 26 receptions this season already, with a total of three touchdowns and eight rushing yards. He averages 13.0 yards per reception, and has been very consistent for his team, with his best performance happening last September against the Jaguars where he had eight receptions for 104 yards. His absence would be a massive blow to the team.
What Happened to Nico Collins?
During that Week 7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Texans’ superstar wide receiver was knocked down to the ground during a contested catch. He hit his head on the turf and suffered a concussion as a result, with him exiting the contest and was soon taken to the medical tent. He had 27 receiving yards on four catches that game.
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During the post-game press conference, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that Collins will get evaluated.
Will Nico Collins Play This Week?
The big question now is, will he be able to play on Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers, which is currently also having its share of injury problems. For now, the team is waiting to see if he could play, but Ryans noted that his concussion is “concerning.”
“We’ll see how the week goes. Nico is one of our best players. It’s concerning. Some things you can’t control and try to do the best you possibly can,” Ryans said.
While it is still unclear if he will be in action for Week 8, fans should already brace for the worst, as Nico Collins is now about to undergo concussion protocol, with the team releasing their first injury report around Wednesday.
Nico Collins Fantasy Outlook
For now, Fantasy Football managers should already brace for Collins to miss the Texans’ Week 8 showdown against the 49ers, as he hit the turf with his head hard and was very much hobbled.
Soon after he went down, the Texans signed wide receiver Jared Wayne from the practice squad as two of their top wide receivers, including Christian Kirk, may be missing Week 8.
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