{
  "id": 8987668,
  "title": "Texans coach DeMeco Ryans has Nico Collins update after missing Bengals game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/texans-coach-demeco-ryans-has-nico-collins-update-after-missing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T19:19:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texans-coach-demeco-ryans-nico-191928528.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Texans coach Demeco Ryans updated wide receiver Nico Collins following his absence from the team's Week 2 game against the Bengals. Collins suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during practice, ruling him out of the matchup. The Texans' offensive struggles were evident as they lost 20-6 to Cincinnati. Struggling to convert zone opportunities, the Texans struggled to finish drives and only managed 18 rushing yards from their backs. Quarterback C.J. Stroud, without Collins' reliable presence, faced a challenging task, going 5-for-17 on third downs. With Collins still recovering, the team is uncertain about his return date, but he is not expected to play in the upcoming Week 3 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Collins' absence has significantly impacted the Texans' offensive performance, and his return will be crucial for the team to avoid another disappointing season.",
  "summary": "Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins did not play during Sunday’s loss against the Cincinnati Bengals.",
  "key_points": [
    "Coach Demeco Ryans updates Nico Collins after missing Bengals game.",
    "Collins suffered Grade 1 hamstring strain during practice.",
    "Team uncertain about Collins return date, impact on offensive performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ryans owns Texans’ 0-2 start as Houston scrambles to avoid another 0-3 hole",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ryans-owns-texans-0-2-start-as-houston-scrambles-to-avoid-another-0-3",
        "published": "2026-09-21T22:29:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}