Texans lose star receiver for crucial playoff showdown vs Patriots due to a concussion

The Houston Texans are going to be without one of their top offensive weapons for their AFC divisional round matchup against the New England Patriots.

Star wide receiver Nico Collins, who sustained a concussion in the team’s wild-card round victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, has been ruled out after not practicing at all this week.

The loss of Collins is a big one considering he's quarterback C.J. Stroud’s top target. In 15 games this season, Collins caught 71 passes for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns.