Nico Collins has opened the 2026 season with just 75 receiving yards through three weeks after a Grade 1 hamstring strain sidelined him for Weeks 2 and 3. The Texans’ primary wideout posted three straight 1,000-yard campaigns from 2023-2025 and commands a heavy target share when healthy, but recurring lower-body injuries have limited his availability in prior years. Coach DeMeco Ryans remains hopeful for a Week 4 return against Dallas, which would allow Collins to resume his role opposite C.J. Stroud in an offense that has struggled without him. His season-long receiving-yardage outlook hinges on staying on the field for the bulk of the remaining schedule and avoiding setbacks, as missed time early has already created a sizable deficit relative to his established per-game production.