Collins went head-first to the turf in the second half and was helped off the field. Later, he was carted to the locker room.
The Houston Texans No. 1 receiver and one of the league’s best headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter. According to the Texans, he was being evaluated for a concussion and was questionable to return. They later changed that to being out.
Collins left the game after coming down head-first on the frozen turf in Pittsburgh. He was slow to get up and then was helped off the field.
Later in the fourth quarter, the TV broadcast showed him being carted to the locker room with a towel over his head.
.@ShariffLawFirm Texans Injury Update:
#12 WR Nico Collins and #84 WR Justin Watson are being downgraded to out with concussions.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) January 13, 2026
Before he left the game, Collins had three catches for 21 yards.
For the season, Collins has 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns.
