Houston Texans wide receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk have missed two straight practices on Wednesday and Thursday.

Texans are leaning on rookies Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins and Xavier Hutchinson with Nico Collins, Christian Kirk out

We're not far from the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, with another full slate of matchups set to kick off Thursday. At this point in the schedule, winning games isn't the only challenge; so is staying healthy.

Collins hit his head against the turf early in the fourth quarter. He was shown on the ESPN broadcast entering the sideline medical tent and subsequently heading to the locker room for further evaluation. Collins has four catches for 27 yards so far on Monday night.