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Nico Collins, the star wide receiver for the Houston Texans, is making strides towards returning to play after spending four weeks on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. He was designated to return to practice and is listed as questionable for the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions. Before his injury, Collins was leading the NFL in receiving yards. The Texans' offense has struggled in his absence, particularly in the passing game, impacting quarterback C.J. Stroud's performance significantly.
- Nico Collins is close to returning, which could boost the Texans' struggling passing game.
- C.J. Stroud's performance has declined without his top targets, including Collins and Stefon Diggs.
Nico Collins | WR
Injury
Breakout
Week 10
567 rec yards
- Collins was leading the NFL in receiving yards before his injury.
- His return could revitalize the Texans' struggling passing game.
C.J. Stroud | QB
Pickup
Week 10
754 pass yards
4 pass TDs
- Stroud's production has dropped significantly since Collins' injury.
- He ranks 17th in yards and 19th in touchdowns over the last four weeks.
Tank Dell | WR
Injury
Week 10
- Dell was limited in practice and is questionable for the game against Detroit.
Houston Texans
- The Texans have averaged 24.8 points per game but have struggled in the passing game without Collins.
- The absence of key players like Collins and Anderson could impact their performance against the Lions.
Detroit Lions
- The Lions will face a Texans team that is dealing with multiple injuries to key players.
Nico Collins | WR
Injury
Pickup
Week 10
- Collins was leading the NFL in receiving yards (567) before his injury.
- He has been out since Week 5 and is now questionable for the game against the Lions.
C.J. Stroud | QB
Pickup
Week 10
754 pass yards
4 pass TDs
- Stroud's production has dropped significantly without Collins and Diggs.
- He ranks 17th in yards (754) and 19th in touchdowns (4) over the last four weeks.
Stefon Diggs | WR
Injury
Week 10
- Diggs suffered a season-ending knee injury, further complicating the Texans' receiving corps.
Tank Dell | WR
Injury
Week 10
- Dell was limited in practice due to a back injury and is questionable for the game against Detroit.
Houston Texans
- The Texans have averaged 24.8 points per game but have struggled in the passing game without Collins.
- With multiple injuries to key players, including Collins and Diggs, the Texans' offensive strategy may need to adapt.
Detroit Lions
- The Lions will face a Texans team with a weakened receiving corps, which could be advantageous for their defense.