“Getting Nico back is always very great for all of us,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday. “Nico’s been one of our best players when he was healthy, so it’s great to have him back, great to have his presence and the energy that he brings and also the playmaking ability that he brings.”

The Texans enter this week with a 6-3 record, but they have noticeably missed Nico Collins over the past month.Houston's top wide receiver injured his hamstring during the Week 5 matchup against the Bills,