Nico Collins enters the 2026 season as the Houston Texans’ clear top wide receiver opposite quarterback C.J. Stroud, coming off three straight 1,000-yard campaigns including 1,117 yards in 15 games during 2025. A Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered in Week 1 practice sidelined him for Weeks 2 and 3, though he returned fully cleared in Week 4 and posted 118 yards with two touchdowns on eight targets. The Texans’ 0-4 start underscores their reliance on Collins for offensive production, but his recurring lower-body injury history raises questions about games played and target volume across a full 17-game slate. Upcoming schedule strength, offensive line additions, and any further setbacks will shape his season-long receiving yardage total.