Nico Collins is set to return to the Houston Texans after missing five games due to a hamstring injury. His return is crucial for the Texans, who have struggled offensively in his absence, winning only two of five games. Collins was leading the NFL in receiving yards before his injury and is expected to reignite the Texans' offense as they face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud are optimistic about Collins' impact on the game.
- Nico Collins' return is expected to boost the Texans' struggling offense.
- Collins was leading the NFL in receiving yards before his injury.
- The Texans' offensive performance significantly declined without Collins.
Nico Collins | WR
Injury
Breakout
Week 11
- Collins is returning after a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury.
- He was leading the NFL in receiving yards (567) before his injury.
- His presence is expected to improve the Texans' offensive output.
C.J. Stroud | QB
Pickup
Week 11
- Stroud's performance has suffered without Collins, with a QBR of 41 in his absence.
- He ranked third in passing yards with 1,385 before Collins' injury.
- Stroud is expected to regain confidence with Collins back on the field.
Tank Dell | WR
Pickup
Week 11
- Dell stepped up as the No. 1 target in Collins and Diggs' absence.
- He had 11 catches for 165 yards in the last two games.
- With Collins returning, Dell can slide into a more favorable No. 2 role.
Houston Texans
- The Texans' offense ranked sixth in total yards with Collins but dropped to 24th without him.
- They averaged only 282.5 total yards per game in the last four weeks without Collins.
- The return of Collins is expected to help the Texans break their two-game losing streak.
Dallas Cowboys
- The Cowboys' defense has allowed the second-highest passer rating to opposing quarterbacks.
- They give up 210 passing yards per game, which could be exploited by Collins' return.