What's Nico Collins' Injury? What to Expect from Texans WR's Timeline for Return

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins' status for Week 8 is uncertain after he left Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seattle Seahawks with a concussion.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the diagnosis after the game, adding Collins will be monitored throughout the week to determine his availability for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

"We'll evaluate him as the week goes on," Ryans said.

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Collins suffered the injury in the fourth quarter when he was fighting for position with Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe and leaped attempting to make a catch. He fell to the turf, with the back of his head hitting the turf hard.

The Texans medical staff helped Collins to his feet and assisted him to the blue medical tent. He was initially questionable to return before being downgraded to out.

This is Collins' first diagnosed concussion since entering the NFL in 2021. He will have to clear protocol to be available against the 49ers.

Since the Texans have a short week after playing on Monday Night Football, the timeline for Collins to get cleared is reduced. If he has to sit out this week, it will mark the fifth consecutive season he has missed at least one game.

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The Texans offense has been struggling all season even with a healthy Collins. Monday night marked the fourth time in six games they have been held to fewer than 20 points and 300 total yards.

Collins had just four catches for 27 yards against the Seahawks prior to suffering the injury. He leads the team in targets (46), receiving yards (339) and receiving touchdowns (three).

Houston's receiver room was already shorthanded on Monday night with Christian Kirk out due to a hamstring injury. Rookie Jaylin Noel could become the No. 1 outside option for C.J. Stroud if Collins and Kirk remain out in Week 8.

Noel had the best game of his young career against the Seahawks with 77 yards on four catches. Jayden Higgins and Xavier Hutchinson could also get more looks as the Texans try to find answers for their struggling offense.

The Texans will host the 49ers at NRG Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.