Nico Collins (hamstring) not spotted at practice

Key Points:

• Texans WR Brandin Collins suffered a hamstring injury during practice, raising concerns due to his history of soft tissue injuries; Kayshon Boutte and Xavier Hutchinson are expected to take on larger roles if Collins misses Week 2.
• Collins has been limited in practice recently, and the team is conducting tests to determine the severity of his injury; with Jayden Higgins out for the season, the Texans' receiving corps is already thin.
• Collins recently signed a three-year, $75 million extension through 2027, making him the 18th-highest paid wide receiver by average annual value, with potential for restructuring or further extension to manage salary cap space.
• Despite injury concerns, Collins remains the Texans' primary target and is projected as a low-end WR1 for fantasy football, though his playing time has been managed carefully.
• Collins missed practice and games recently due to a head injury and concussion protocol, with Christian Kirk stepping up as the team's top receiver in his absence; Collins is considered a long shot to play in upcoming games depending on his recovery progress.