Nico Collins Gets the 'Decent Chance' Treatment as Texans WR Room Evaporates
Adam Schefter reported that Collins has 'a decent chance' to return in Week 4 against the Cowboys.
Adam Schefter just dropped the classic "decent chance" bomb on ' hamstring, officially ruling the receiver out for a second straight week but dangling the carrot of a Week 4 return against the .
"Decent chance" is NFL insider speak for "we have absolutely no idea, but please stop asking." For now, Collins will miss Sunday's divisional tilt against the , leaving a massive void in a offense that is currently running on fumes and practice squad call-ups.
The Texans are sitting at a miserable 0-2, and their passing attack looks exactly like you would expect from a team missing its top weapons. Collins managed 75 yards and a touchdown on seven catches in his lone appearance this year before his hamstring decided to take an early vacation.
With Tank Dell already parked on injured reserve with a knee issue and Jayden Higgins out for the year with a torn ACL, 's receiver room is looking like a witness protection program. Tight end is suddenly the primary target by default, which is a terrifying reality for anyone holding futures tickets or relying on in fantasy.
Bettors and fantasy managers are now stuck playing the waiting game. You cannot confidently back a offense averaging just 18.5 points per game when their most explosive remaining option is a tight end, especially with a desperate 0-2 Colts team on deck.
If Collins actually suits up in Week 4, he gets a Cowboys defense that just surrendered 20 points to the . Until then, fans will have to survive another week of watching an offense that desperately needs its WR1 to remember what a functioning hamstring feels like.