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Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (shoulder) not practicing

Related Players: Harrison Bryant

Bryant is the only other tight end currently on the 53-man roster, but it would be a stretch to plug him into fantasy lineups if Schultz were to miss. Schultz has 13+ half-PPR points in three of his last four games, so he would be in streaming considerations if he does play, but it's not trending in the right direction.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud missed Sunday’s comeback win over the Jaguars with a concussion and his status for Week 11 remains unclear on Monday.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans said at a Monday press conference that Stroud remains in the concussion protocol. He will have to clear it in order to play in Nashville against the Titans this week.

Related players: Davis Mills

Mills played pretty well filling in for Stroud and would have a nice matchup this week if Stroud is unable to return. Stroud didn't look good after a taking a late hit in Week 9's game, and so it's not surprising, based on that, he would need more time. We'll hopefully know more later this week.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said QB C.J. Stroud “will be out” this week versus the Jaguars as he remains in concussion protocol. Texans QB Davis Mills starts.

Mills can be left on waiver wires in all league sizes, while Nico Collins and Christian Kirk get bumped down to respective low-end WR2 and WR5s.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is in the concussion protocol but "feeling a little bit better" after his head hit the ground following a hard hit Sunday, coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday.

"We'll see how the week goes and how he progresses throughout the week," Ryans said.

Related players: Davis Mills

A report from Aaron Wilson said he doesn't expect Stroud to practice at all this week and that Mills will get the start. It's a big game for the Texans as they take on the Jags, but it looks like they'll need to do that without Stroud under center. Stroud took a big hit sliding to the ground that was flagged for a penalty. Mills makes for a decent option as a QB fill-in in mostly deeper, two-QB or superflex leagues.

Texans Nico Collins returns to practice as he enters next phase of concussion protocol. Christian Kirk back too

Related Players: Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, Jayden Higgins

Well, the waiver wire thirst for Texans receivers seems like a lost cause as it stands, as all three of Week 8's receivers will go back to desperation dart-throw territory if both of the vets return this weekend. Plug Collins back in as a solid WR2, even in a tough matchup, if he suits up.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said "we'll see how he progresses this week" when asked about Nico Collins' status in NFL concussion protocol.

The post said, Collins, per source, is doing well and trending toward return at this point. Great news. And, it's even greater news after the Texans offense came alive in Week 8. QB C.J. Stroud threw for over 300 yards in the team's win over the 49ers without Collins.

The Texans ruled out WRs Nico Collins and Christian Kirk for Sunday vs. San Francisco.

Related Players: Jaylin Noel, Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson, Braxton Berrios

It looks like Houston is going to have to feature their two rookie WRs, whether they like it or not. We don't have to like it in fantasy, though, and there are better WR rooms to attack in Week 8.

Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion protocol) & WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) are both NOT practicing.

Related Players: Jaylin Noel, Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson, Braxton Berrios

Nobody outside of the Texans' opponents wants to watch this offense without Nico Collins on the field, so let's hope he can log some practice time before the weekend. If both Collins and Kirk end up missing, either of the rookies (Noel/Higgins) would make for fine desperation WR4s.

Houston Texans wideout Nico Collins suffered a concussion during a 27-19 loss Monday to the Seattle Seahawks, according to coach DeMeco Ryans.

"We'll evaluate him as the week goes on," Ryans said.

Related players: Christian Kirk, Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel

The trend has been for players to miss at least a week after a concussion, so Collins owners will want to be sure to follow his progress. The Texans host the 49ers in an earlier Sunday game and considering there are also six teams on byes this week, now is the time for a plan just in case Collins is out for Week 8.

After previously being non-committal on Joe Mixon's return from injury this season, Texans general manager Nick Caserio said Tuesday his running back — while progressing — needs another month before a decision is made on his availability while on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list.

"He's making progress, so we won't put a particular timetable on it, so I think over the next few three or four weeks, we'll probably get a little more information here, kind of see how he's progressing," Caserio said. "Once we kind of get to that period, probably have a better sense of which way it's going to go for the duration of the year."

Related players: Woody Marks, Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale

Sidelined throughout spring activities, training camp and the preseason, a prolonged foot injury jeopardized Mixon's return to the lineup in 2025, the story went on to say. It at least sounds like the team expects Mixon to make a return this year, but when that will be is anyone's guess at this point. As long as you have an IR spot, it's OK to keep Mixon on your roster, but even IR spots can be valuable as the season goes on. For now, Marks and Chubb look like they will carry the load in the backfield for Houston.