The Houston Texans have updated the status of wide receiver Nico Collins from “day-to-day” to “week-to-week.” Collins left the Texans’ matchup against Buffalo early after suffering a hamstring injury.
The change indicates that Collins could be out with the injury for longer than originally anticipated. The Texans travel to play the New England Patriots on Sunday; It’s unclear if Collins will play in that game.
Collins entered the medical tent in the first half of Sunday’s game before going to the locker room for further evaluation. The Texans initially said he was doubtful before ruling him out at halftime with a hamstring injury.
Before the injury, Collins scored a 67-yard touchdown late in the first quarter on a deep pass from CJ Stroud. The Texans ultimately won 23-20, with Houston kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn kicking a 59-yard field goal to win the game as time expired.
Collins has had a stellar season so far, with 32 receptions for three touchdowns and an NFL-best 567 yards. The 25-year-old receiver signed a three-year, $72 million extension with Houston in May, as the Texans continued to build their offense around Stroud.
With the win over the Bills, Houston is now 4-1 and in first place in the AFC South.