On defense, the Texans will face the best opposing offense in weeks. Stefon Diggs vs. Derek Stingley Jr. will be a helluva matchup. The Pats have two healthy RBs and a stout rushing attack. The key battle will be their offensive line against our pass rushers.

The Texans have won twice this season when Nico Collins has been out thanks to Jayden Higgins, Christian Kirk and Dalton Schultz.

The Houston Texans are likely to be without Nico Collins on Sunday against the Patriots after his latest status update.

The Houston Texans closed Monday night with a statement win, but one incident turned their celebration mode into a time filled with uncertainty. Nico .

Nico Collins must clear a five-step process before Sunday's game at New England if he is to return from a concussion.

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