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Houston's Nico Collins did not clear concussion protocol and will be unable to play against New England in AFC divisional playoff.
The Houston Texans’ defense has been so good this season that it effectively nullifies every other positive aspect of this roster. And now, with wide receiver Nico Collins reportedly out with a concussion,
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Final decisions made on Nico Collins, Christian Gonzalez for Sunday’s Patriots-Texans playoff game
A back-to-back Pro Bowler, the veteran caught 71 passes for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns in the regular season. Collins had almost twice as many targets (120) as Jayden Higgins (68), Stroud’s second-most targeted receiver this season.
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How the emergence of rookie Jayden Higgins has helped Nico Collins, CJ Stroud and Texans offense
As rookie Jayden Higgins became a reliable option for C.J. Stroud, it helped free up Nico Collins and give Texans two big-play receivers.
Here's a look at Thursday's injury report for the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots ahead of Sunday's playoff matchup at Gillette Stadium