Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) out vs. Patriots

Nico Collins' absence from practice Friday effectively ensured he will miss the Houston Texans' divisional round playoff game against the host New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon.

The Pro Bowl wide receiver has not practiced since sustaining a concussion Monday in the third quarter of Houston's 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round.

The NFL concussion protocol requires players to complete two symptom-free practices, including a contact session, before returning to game action.