Superstar wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a concussion in the Wild Card round, and this head injury will officially keep him out of Sunday’s battle against the New England Patriots.
If the Houston Texans had any hopes of taking down the Patriots, it was dashed on Friday. The confidence to take down the number 2 seed dwindled last week when star wideout Nico Collins was carted off the field.
As the Houston Texans prepare for one of their toughest tests of the postseason, the week has taken an unexpected turn. Just two days before their divisional round matchup against New England, the Texans were hit with concerning injury news that could impact both their offensive rhythm and depth.
The Houston Texans announced they’ve ruled out WRs Nico Collins and Justin Watson from Sunday’s Divisional Round against the Patriots. It’s a tough break for Houston’s offense, as they’ll be without their top receiver on the roster. Collins, 26, was a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Michigan.
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
If the Texans upend the Patriots on Sunday, they’ll advance to the AFC title game for the first time in franchise history. The Texans will have to do it without their best offensive weapon.
Just how ferocious and relentless the Houston Texans pass rush has been thus far this season has really popped. When it's all said and done, it could wind up being the one dominant factor which helps power them all the way to the franchise's first-ever Super Bowl appearance.
The New England Patriots drew the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. Both teams won ugly, low-scoring games during Wild Card weekend. The Pats are at home, so they’re favored, but many look at that Texans defense and worry for Drake Maye and company.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
This coming Sunday's divisional-round playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans will feature a unique battle of minds involving a pair of brothers. Josh McDaniels is serving as New England's offensive coordinator, while young brother Ben is Houston's passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.
The New England Patriots reportedly are signing former Houston Texans defensive end Darrell Taylor to the practice squad. The report on Wednesday from NFL Network comes two days after Houston waived Taylor and four days before Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game between the Patriots and the visiting Texans.
The Houston Texans announced they re-signed S Brandon Hill to the practice squad and released OT Jaylon Thomas in a corresponding move. Houston’s practice
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