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 expected to be a healthy scratch for Sunday’s game against the visiting Indianapolis Colts, multiple media outlets reported.
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.
–Field Level Media
