Nico Collins, the Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Houston Texans, has been officially ruled out for the upcoming divisional round playoff game against the New England Patriots due to a concussion. This announcement comes following Collins” injury sustained during a recent wild-card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Collins suffered the concussion while attempting to catch a pass, which resulted in him falling face-first to the ground. The immediate reaction was concerning, as he quickly placed both hands on his face. The Texans” medical staff promptly assessed him on the sidelines before carting him off to the locker room.
This season, Collins has been a key asset for the Texans, establishing himself as their primary playmaker. He has recorded 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and scored six touchdowns. His absence will undoubtedly be felt as the team prepares for this critical playoff matchup.
In light of Collins” injury, the Texans will look to Christian Kirk to elevate his performance. Kirk had a standout showing in the wild-card round, amassing a career-high 144 receiving yards, which also set a franchise postseason record, surpassing Collins” previous record from last year”s wild-card win against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Texans now face the challenge of advancing in the playoffs without one of their top contributors. As they prepare for a tough battle against the Patriots, the team”s depth at wide receiver will be put to the test.
