Dalton Schultz could become a more prominent option for Houston if wide receiver Nico Collins is unable to play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. Collins sustained a hamstring injury during Wednesday’s practice, according to SI.com, which cited ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
SI.com reported that the Texans view the injury as not serious, though Collins’ status for the game has not been settled. Houston may also take a careful approach because Collins previously had a Grade 2 hamstring strain in 2024 that led to a stint on injured reserve. The source did not report a final update on whether Collins will play.
Schultz led the Texans in receptions in 2025, with 82 catches totaling 777 yards. His production increased when Collins left a Week 7 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks last season. Schultz received 10 targets in that game and made nine receptions for 98 yards, showing how his workload could change if Collins is unavailable.
Source: si.com.
