Texans WR Nico Collins to sit out vs. Colts

Field Level Media|published: Sun 4th January, 12:02 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) participates in early pregame warmups against the Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the visiting Indianapolis Colts.

The Texans (11-5) apparently are resting up ahead of the playoffs, even though they are not slotted into a specific seed. Houston can capture the AFC South title with a win over Indianapolis (8-8) and a loss by the Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4) to the visiting Tennessee Titans (3-13).

Collins has been on the injury report throughout the week due to rest. He did not have an injury designation for the game, however.

Collins, 26, has 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games (all starts) this season. The fifth-year pro topped 1,000 yards in each of the previous two seasons and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2024 and 2025.

His best season came in 2023, when he caught 80 passes for 1,297 yards with eight touchdowns.

In addition to Collins, the Texans also listed the following players as inactive for Sunday's game: running back Nick Chubb, cornerback Kamari Lassiter, wide receiver Braxton Berrios, linebacker Jamal Hill, tackle Trent Brown and quarterback Graham Mertz.

As for the Colts, quarterback Philip Rivers, cornerback Sauce Gardner, defensive tackle Eric Johnson II, tight end Will Mallory, and defensive backs Reuben Lowery III and George Odum are listed as inactive.

--Field Level Media

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