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Nico Collins has been a topic of discussion for the Houston Texans ahead of their divisional round game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The wideout has been a key offensive weapon for the Texans and fans want to know whether Collins will play in the second-round playoff game on Saturday.
Is Nico Collins playing vs. Chiefs in the divisional round?
Barring any late injury or setback, Nico Collins will play against the Chiefs on Saturday. The wideout is listed as active on the Texans roster and is expected to suit up for the divisional round clash.
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Collins was not injured during the week either. He took part in full practice sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Hence, all signs point toward Collins playing on Saturday.
The Texans picked Collins in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft. He has been a critical member of the team ever since. Collins earned the first Pro Bowl honor of his career this season and will want to continue his good run when Houston travels to face Kansas City in the second-round postseason game.
How has Texans WR Nico Collins performed this season?
Collins has enjoyed a fabulous season thus far. The Texans wideout has recorded 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns on 68 receptions across 12 regular season games.
Collins missed five games earlier in the season due to a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills. He returned in Houston's Week 11 clash against the Dallas Cowboys and has played in every game since.
In the wild-card round win over the LA Chargers, Collins posted 122 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions.
Since Collins has been one of quarterback CJ Stroud's favorite targets, the duo is expected to play an important role against the Chiefs in the divisional round. Here's a look at the TV schedule and live stream details for the Texans-Chiefs divisional round game.
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: NFL+
- Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
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