Latest Nico Collins News

Return of Mixon, Pierce keeps Houston's offense rolling without Collins in big win over Pats

Oct. 14, 2024 16:40 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — In the first game without star receiver Nico Collins, Houston’s offense kept rolling this weekend thanks to the return of running backs Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce. The Texans had 192 yards rushing in a 41-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday to improve...

Drake Maye gets shot as Patriots starting QB against Houston's tough defense

Oct. 10, 2024 13:13 PM EDT

Houston (4-1) at New England (1-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 7. Against the spread: Texans 1-3-1; Patriots 1-3-1. Series record: Patriots lead 9-3. Last meeting: New England won 25-22 won in Houston...

NFL leading receiver Nico Collins to miss at least 4 games after Texans place him on injured reserve

Oct. 09, 2024 16:20 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Nico Collins, the NFL's leading receiver, will miss at least four games after the Houston Texans placed him on injured reserve with a hamstring injury Wednesday. Collins left Houston's 23-20 victory over the Bills on Sunday after scoring on a 67-yard reception late...

Injury to star receiver Collins puts damper on Houston's best start since 2012

Oct. 07, 2024 17:16 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans improved to 4-1 with a thrilling victory over Buffalo on Sunday for their best start since opening the 2012 season with five straight wins. But the win came with a cost as Nico Collins, who leads the NFL with 567 yards receiving, injured his...

Houston's Nico Collins leaves with hamstring injury early in second quarter against Bills

Oct. 06, 2024 14:53 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston receiver Nico Collins left Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter with a hamstring injury and the team said he wouldn't return. Collins, who entered the game leading the NFL with 489 yards receiving, scored on a 67-yard reception that...

Stefon Diggs to face former team when Houston Texans host Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills

Oct. 03, 2024 14:00 PM EDT

Buffalo (3-1) at Houston (3-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 1. Against the spread: Buffalo 2-2; Houston 0-3-1. Series record: Texans lead 6-5. Last meeting: Bills beat Texans 40-0 on Oct. 3, 2021, in...

Bills place emphasis on defensive backups in wake of NFL's 4-game suspension of Von Miller

Oct. 02, 2024 20:09 PM EDT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas didn’t think anything of Von Miller's absence at practice on Wednesday, assuming the edge rusher had a rest day, as sometimes happens for the 35-year-old veteran. “What?” Douglas said, appearing confused when asked how...

Rookie receiver Malik Nabers misses Giants practice because of a concussion

Oct. 02, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rookie Malik Nabers, who leads the NFL in receptions after four games, missed the New York Giants practice on Wednesday because of a concussion. Coach Brian Daboll said the No. 6 overall pick in the draft was still in the early stages of the concussion...

Nico Collins has another big game, shines for Texans through consistent first four games

Sep. 30, 2024 15:51 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Through the ups and downs of the first four games, the stellar play of Nico Collins has been the one constant for the Houston Texans. Collins had a career-high 12 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown Sunday to help the Texans (3-1) rally for a 24-20 win over the...

Stroud's TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars

Sep. 29, 2024 18:49 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans hadn't scored in the second half and had punted on five straight possessions Sunday when they got one last chance to avoid being upset by the Jacksonville Jaguars. C.J. Stroud connected with an unlikely option to make sure the Texans came out on...