Collins, who last played in Week 5’s win over the Buffalo Bills, caught a 67-yard touchdown pass from Stroud in the first quarter before leaving for the remainder of the evening. He entered Week 5 as the NFL leader in receiving yards with 567. Collins also ranked third in catches with 32 and led the Texans with three receiving touchdowns.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday that star receiver Nico Collins' inactive status for Sunday night’s loss to the Detroit Lions wasn’t because of any complications with his injury recovery.

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has missed the team's past five games with a hamstring injury, but it sounds like Collins is nearing a return. After a four-game stint on the Injured Reserve,