Texans Sidelined: Collins, Brown Ruled Out for Patriots Showdown, Injury Updates Revealed

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The Houston Texans will face the New England Patriots in the divisional round on Sunday without star wide receiver Nico Collins and veteran tackle Trent Brown. Collins has been dealing with a concussion sustained during the Wild Card round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, forcing him to miss practice for the week. Brown, meanwhile, has been plagued by an ankle issue that has lingered for weeks, limiting his practice participation to just one session this week. Collins' absence will put more pressure on quarterback CJ Stroud, who will rely on veteran Christian Kirk and rookie Jayden Higgins to step up in his place. Brown's unavailability will also lead to a shuffle on the Texans' offensive line, with younger options like Blake Fisher and Tytus Howard potentially filling in at tackle. The Texans' injury woes are not limited to Collins and Brown, as multiple players have been ruled inactive for Sunday's game. This includes quarterback Graham Mertz, running back Jawhar Jordan, cornerback Alijah Huzzie, and wide receiver Justin Watson. As the Texans look to bounce back from their Wild Card round loss, they will need to rely on their depth and resilience to overcome the Patriots. With a weakened roster, the team's ability to adapt and respond to injuries will be put to the test.