Dalton Schultz led the Houston Texans in receptions in 2025, finishing with 82 catches and 777 yards. His past production without Nico Collins could become relevant again in Week 2, when Houston is scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals.
Collins sustained a hamstring injury during Houston's Wednesday practice, according to a report from SI.com that cited ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Texans do not view the injury as serious, but Collins' participation against Cincinnati has not been determined. The team could take a cautious approach because Collins previously had a Grade 2 hamstring strain in 2024 that resulted in injured reserve.
Houston's receiving distribution could change if Collins is unable to play, potentially giving Schultz additional opportunities. Collins departed a Week 7 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks last season, and Schultz responded with 10 targets, nine receptions and 98 yards. That performance illustrated how his workload can increase when Collins is not on the field.
No concluding report on Collins' availability for the Bengals game was included in the source.
