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Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins ruled out for upcoming game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins ruled out for upcoming game

Summary

The Houston Texans announced that wide receiver Nico Collins will not play in their next game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to injury. Collins was key in the Texans' previous matchup against the Buffalo Bills, where they suffered a last-second loss. The offense performed surprisingly well, but the defense struggled significantly. The Texans are looking to bounce back as they face the Bengals this weekend, needing to secure their first win of the season. Other players ruled out include RG Ed Ingram, DE Jadeveon Clowney, and LB Jake Hummel, while LB Wade Woodaz and OT Trent Brown participated fully in practice.

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Status Watch

•Nico Collins ruled out for game against Cincinnati Bengals.
•Texans coming off a last-second loss to the Buffalo Bills.
•Offense performed well, but defense underperformed in previous game.
•Other injured players include Ed Ingram, Jadeveon Clowney, and Jake Hummel.
•Bengals matchup is crucial for the Texans to earn their first win.

Latest Updates

11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Texans Injury Report: Wide Receiver Ruled OUT

What they're saying

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The Houston Texans are coming off a last second loss to the Buffalo Bills, in which the offense played well above what we expected, while the defense played well below what we expected. All offseason, the talk around town was how the offense would bounce back, especially quarterback C.J. Stroud, and he delivered in the […]
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