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Nico Collins Cleared to Play Monday Night
Texans Wide Receiver Returns from Hamstring Injury
Collins Set to Make Impact Against Cowboys
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has been cleared to play Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced Saturday. Collins has been dealing with a hamstring injury that kept him out of the Texans' Week 14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Collins' return is a major boost for the Texans' offense, which has struggled to move the ball consistently this season. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound wide receiver is a big target for quarterback Davis Mills and has the potential to be a deep threat for the Texans.
In 12 games this season, Collins has caught 33 passes for 474 yards and two touchdowns. He has also rushed the ball four times for 29 yards.
The Texans are 1-12-1 this season and have lost their last four games. They will be looking to snap their losing streak against the Cowboys, who are 10-3 and have won their last four games.
The game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and will be televised on ESPN.