When Will Nico Collins Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 10 (2024)

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans shared that the team "will continue to evaluate" Nico Collins over the course of the week, as he nears a possible return from injured reserve.

Collins, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, has shown significant progress, sparking optimism about his potential return to the field. The team will monitor his recovery and workload closely during practice sessions to assess his readiness to rejoin the lineup.

Given Collins’ high-impact performances earlier in the season, his status will be a key storyline for the Texans this week, and fantasy managers and fans alike will want to keep a close eye on updates from practice to gauge his likelihood of playing.

Asked for an update on WR Nico Collins, who is eligible to return from IR this week, Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said "We'll continue to evaluate Nico throughout the week and see where he is."

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 4, 2024

Nico Collins has demonstrated that he can be a legitimate WR1 in fantasy football when healthy, and his early season performance highlighted his potential as a consistent, high-impact player.

Despite playing only five games before a hamstring injury sidelined him, Collins led all fantasy wide receivers through that span, posting 32 receptions for 567 yards and three touchdowns.

Collins' chemistry with the Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud was evident, as he was consistently looked to in critical situations, whether stretching the field or moving the chains on key downs.

With his return on the horizon, Collins’ clear role as the Texans' top wideout positions him to pick up right where he left off. Fantasy managers in need of a reliable WR1 option can view Collins as a prime asset upon his return, as his talent and volume make him a high-upside, must-start player.

Battle Red Nico Collins in 2023:

-7 rec 168 yds 2 TDs

-7 rec 104 yds 1 TD

The Texans need Battle Red Nico this week. pic.twitter.com/OhbUffO9iD

— James Roy (@JamesRoyNFL) November 4, 2024