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Nico Collins misses Texans practice ahead of Bengals game

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Nico Collins misses Texans practice ahead of Bengals game

Summary

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins did not participate in practice on September 17 due to a Grade 1 hamstring injury. His status for the upcoming Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals remains uncertain. Earlier this week, Collins was reported to have undergone tests for the injury. He led the Texans with seven receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown in their Week 1 loss to Buffalo. Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o has also been ruled out for the game due to a shoulder injury.

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Status Watch

•Collins did not practice on September 17 due to a hamstring injury
•He is uncertain for the Week 2 game against the Bengals
•Collins led the Texans with seven receptions in Week 1
•Henry To'oTo'o will miss the game due to a shoulder injury
•Collins did not play in the 2023 matchup against Cincinnati

Latest Updates

10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Texans news: Nico Collins' official practice status puts Week 2 in doubt
9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Nico Collins not able to practice Thursday
9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Texans' top receiver misses practice ahead of Week 2 game vs Bengals

What they're saying

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The Houston Texans could be without C.J. Stroud’s top target when they attempt to earn their first victory of the season. Nico Collins did not participate in Thursday’s practice because of a hamstring injury, putting his availability for Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in serious question. Collins was limited Wednesday after […] The post Texans news: Nico Collins' official practice status puts Week 2 in doubt appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports