Texans put Nico Collins, NFL’s receiving yards leader, on IR

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5. This sidelines him for at least the next four games. Coach DeMeco Ryans emphasizes that the team will need to step up collectively to replace Collins’ production. The offense has struggled without him, and quarterback C.J. Stroud’s performance has been notably different with and without Collins on the field. In Collins’ absence, Stefon Diggs will take on a larger role, with Tank Dell also expected to see increased opportunities. The Texans face tough opponents in their next four games, with only the New York Jets having a top-five pass defense.