Than that Prepare for Monday night's showdown with the they could get healthy scoring again in the passing game.
Although he was activated off injured reserve, was excluded against . Texans coach DeMeco Ryans provided an update on Collins' status heading into Week 11 on Tuesday.
That's the one question Texans fans want answered before their primetime clash at AT&T Stadium.
Update on Nico Collins' injury
Collins, who missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, was officially scheduled to return Friday. This opened a 21-day window in which Collins could practice with the Texans without taking up space on the team's 53-man roster.
On Saturday, the Texans activated him to the 53-man roster but still listed him as questionable for Sunday's game. On Sunday, he was listed as inactive by the Texans, resulting in a three-point home loss.
HC DeMeco Ryans said WR Nico Collins will practice this week.
He is expected to be back for MNF against the Cowboys.
— Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL)
On Tuesday, Ryans said Collins would attend practice.
“I expect him to practice,” Ryans said.
When will Nico Collins return?
Barring a setback, Collins should be cleared for Monday's Lone Star showdown against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Houston is patient with its No. 1 receiver and knows the next three contests will bode well for victory.
After facing the Cowboys, the Texans will play back-to-back division games against the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Expectation is for Star wide receiver Nico Collins will practice all week and then return on Monday evening against the per multiple league sources. “He’s 100 percent ready to go,” a source said
– Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL)
“Any time you get a starting receiver back, and Nico, a guy who — before he was out — was the best receiver in the league,” Ryans said. “So I think getting him back will help everyone.”
Nico Collins stats
Collins, who last played in the Week 5 win over the Buffalo Bills, caught a 67-yard touchdown pass from Stroud in the first quarter before leaving the game for the rest of the evening. He entered Week 5 as the NFL's all-time leader in receiving yards with 567. Collins also ranked third in catches with 32 and led the Texans with three receiving touchdowns.
Texans WR depth chart
Two-time All-Pro Stefon Diggs is on season-ending injured reserve, but here is A look at the Texans, who now start Week 11 with Collins back.
- Nico Collins
- Tank Dell
- Robert Woods
- John Metchie III
- Xavier Hutchinson
- Steven Sims
Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik praised Dell's performance after taking over as the leading receiver last Thursday.
Since Diggs' Departure, Dell has conceded 10 Catches for 141 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets.
“HWe took advantage of some encounters and some plays worked out where we had given him a lot of opportunities over the last three or four weeks.” Slowik said. “Sometimes, you tilt Check the cover.”
Metchie, a former second-round pick, could be in line for another breakout game after being Stroud's top target in Sunday's loss. He caught five passes for 74 yards and scored his first touchdown on a 1-yard pass with 12 seconds left in the first half.
“I’m really proud of his progress and that he completed the coaching and training on the field on Sunday,” Ryans said.
Start is planned for 7:15 p.m. The game will be be televised nationally on NBC.
