DJ Bien-Aime
HOUSTON — Texans wideout Nico Collins is out of the concussion protocol and set to return in opposition to the Denver Broncos in Week 9, he mentioned Thursday.
“Blessed to be off the protocol,” Collins mentioned. “Feeling good, feeling enthusiastic about this week's nice matchup.”
Texans wideout Christian Kirk, who missed the previous two weeks — and 4 video games in complete — with a hamstring damage, additionally is predicted to return. Kirk has 10 catches for 109 yards on the season.
Collins suffered a concussion early within the fourth quarter of the Texans' loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. The Professional Bowl receiver fell on the again of his head after making an attempt to catch a back-shoulder go from quarterback C.J. Stroud whereas being defended by Seattle's Josh Jobe.
He sat out final week's victory in opposition to San Francisco 49ers as Stroud threw for a season-high 318 yards whereas tying his profession excessive in completions (30).
The Texans' different receivers stepped up in opposition to the 49ers as third-year wideout Xavier Hutchinson had 69 receiving yards and a landing, and rookie Jaylin Noel had a 63-yard efficiency. Fellow rookie Jayden Higgins caught his second landing of his profession, and Braxton Berrios made key receptions to transform third downs.
Collins leads the group in receiving yards (339) and is second in receptions (26). His presence in opposition to the Broncos ought to make it simpler for Stroud to construct on final week's efficiency.
