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NFL Week 3-4: Injury updates for Texans and Bengals

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NFL Week 3: 3-4: Injury updates for Texans and Bengals

As the NFL progresses into Week 3, injury concerns for the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals continue to evolve. In Houston, star wide receiver Nico Collins has been officially was initially ruled out for the Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. This marks the second Colts after missing two consecutive game Collins will miss following games due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain sustained during practice on September 16. strain. While he remains sidelined for sidelined, the divisional rivalry, reports suggest Texans relied on tight end Dalton Schultz, described by head coach DeMeco Ryans as a “smart, trusted weapon,” to mitigate losses alongside injured receivers Jayden Higgins and Tank Dell. Collins has since made a “decent chance” to return full recovery. After returning to practice, he was removed from the lineup by injury report ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The Texans face an extensive injury report heading into their matchup. Alongside Collins, Following limited participation earlier in the team will be without offensive guard Ed Ingram (groin), defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee/groin), linebacker Jake Hummel (groin), and safety M.J. Stewart (knee). Offensive tackle Trent Brown week, Collins practiced fully on Friday, stating that the injury is also listed as questionable. To mitigate these losses, which include previously injured receivers Jayden Higgins (ACL) and Tank Dell (knee), “in the Texans have relied on increased involvement from tight end Dalton Schultz. Schultz has emerged past.” His return is viewed as a critical target for the 0-3 Texans and quarterback C. J. Stroud, notably recording 12 receptions for 140 yards during a Week 2 loss C.J. Stroud. Despite his return, some analysts have raised speculation regarding Collins' long-term future with the team due to his contract expiring after the Bengals. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has described Schultz as 2027 season, suggesting the Texans might listen to trade inquiries. However, such a “smart, trusted weapon.” move would be complicated by the season-ending ACL injury to Jayden Higgins. In Indianapolis, the Colts will be entered their matchup without wide receivers Alec Pierce (heel) and Ashton Dulin (ankle), both of whom are ruled out, Dulin, while cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. is questionable with a groin injury. Both teams enter the contest seeking their first victory of the season. remained questionable. In Cincinnati, quarterback Joe Burrow continues has continued to manage “back tightness” following the season opener, though he has but expressed his intention to play. Additionally, play, while defensive end Shemar Stewart is was expected to make his season debut after recovering from a knee injury. Nico Collins has since returned to practice following his hamstring strain. knee injury recovery.

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  1. 2026-10-02 21:24 UTC NFL Week 3-4: Injury updates for Texans and Bengals
  2. 2026-09-30 19:31 UTC NFL Week 3: Injury updates for Texans and Bengals
  3. 2026-09-27 13:34 UTC NFL Week 3: Injury updates for Texans and Bengals
  4. 2026-09-25 22:37 UTC NFL Week 3: Injury updates for Texans and Bengals
  5. 2026-09-24 19:22 UTC NFL Week 2-3: Injury updates for Texans and Bengals
  6. 2026-09-18 21:04 UTC NFL Week 2: Injury updates for Texans and Bengals
  7. 2026-09-18 04:28 UTC NFL Week 2 injury updates for Texans and Bengals

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