Houston has two practices remaining before its trip to New England for Sunday's playoff and time is running short for Nico Collins to return.

Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of his team's 30–6 win over the Steelers earlier this week in Pittsburgh, and was quickly diagnosed with a concussion before being ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins is in the NFL concussion protocol after being carted off the field Monday night

Texans two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins has officially been ruled out for Sunday's divisional playoff game against the Patriots.

Collins went head-first to the turf in the second half and was helped off the field. Later, he was carted to the locker room.

The Houston Texans’ path to the Super Bowl just got a lot steeper. In a significant blow to their offensive firepower, star wide receiver Nico Collins has been officially ruled out for Sunday’s divisional round clash against the New England Patriots.

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