Nico Collins Injury: Will He Play Week 10? (2024 Fantasy Football)

Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for Nico Collins. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, is Nico Collins playing in Week 10? Here’s what we know about Nico Collins’s injury and his status for Week 10. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including Nico Collins.

Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Nico Collins Play Week 10?

Nico Collins (hamstring) considered game-time decision Sunday
Nico Collins is considered a game-time decision on Sunday against the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Collins was activated off injured reserve and returned to practice on Friday. It seemed like he was trending towards returning this week, but his status will still need to be monitored.

Ari Koslow

Nico Collins (hamstring) questionable for Week 10
Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) is officially questionable for Week 10.

Fantasy Impact

Collins was limited in his one practice session this week as he attempts to return from a hamstring injury that landed him on IR. With the Texans playing on Sunday Night Football, fantasy managers may want to play it safe with another option in Week 10.

Jesse Garcia

Nico Collins (hamstring) designated to return from IR
The Texans designated Nico Collins to return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

It remains unclear if Collins will be able to return for Sunday’s game against the Lions. He will be worth monitoring at practice on Friday.

Ari Koslow

Nico Collins (hamstring) not practicing Thursday
Nico Collins remained sidelined from practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Collins will likely have to practice in some capacity on Friday to have a chance of returning on Sunday against the Lions.

Ari Koslow

Nico Collins (hamstring) not practicing Wednesday
Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) is not practicing Wednesday and has not been designated for return from IR.

Fantasy Impact

Collins has missed the required four games and has not faced any setbacks in his recovery from his hamstring injury. The Texans will continue to evaluate him throughout the week to determine if he will be able to play against the Lions this week.

Jesse Garcia

Nico Collins (hamstring) to be evaluated throughout the week
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said the team “will continue to evaluate” Nico Collins throughout the week.

Fantasy Impact

Collins will have a chance to return from injured reserve this week for the Texans. His status will be worth monitoring throughout the week at practice.

Ari Koslow