# Jared Koch: Koch writes that Texans receiver Nico Collins, out with a hamstring injury, is expected back on the field in Week 4 or Week 5, though he doubts it changes Houston's offensive fortunes.

**Claimed:** Sep 30, 2026
**Pundit:** Jared Koch — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jared-koch
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/onsi/what-texans-legend-andre-johnson-said-about-0-3-start-c-j-stroud

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> And even if Collins' pending return in Week 4 or 5 will give that side of the ball a boost, it remains to be seen if the end result will be much different than what was seen last season.

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## The claims

- **And even if Collins' pending return in Week 4 or 5 will give that side of the ball a boost, it remains to be seen if the end result will be much different than what was seen last season.**
  - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Nico Collins, Houston Texans
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Nico Collins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nico-collins
- Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans

## What others said about the same people

- Chris Simms on Houston Texans: Simms went through every Week 2 game with predicted final scores, picking the Texans, Bears, Steelers (as an upset), Packers, Ravens, Eagles, Buccaneers, Panthers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Cowboys, 49ers, Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also reiterated that Denver was his preseason Super Bowl pick while predicting the Broncos would fall to 0-2. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/32db5f5e-13da-47e3-b280-2aa9a80d172b (scored 23.81)
- Chris Simms on Houston Texans: Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd (scored 47.62)
- Steven Ruiz on Houston Texans: Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a30ff469-4972-4c48-855b-ba984e4de9d0 (scored 0)
- Gregg Rosenthal on Houston Texans: Outside of his spread picks, Rosenthal referenced his season-long pick of the Texans to win the Super Bowl and said he expects Houston to beat the Colts on Sunday. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2fb84ac9-889f-4649-8c4d-f170f7b65f66 (scored 0)
- Jordan Dajani on Houston Texans: Dajani gave final-score predictions for eight Week 3 games, picking the Packers, Bengals, Jaguars, Texans, Buccaneers (upset), Ravens, Broncos (upset) and Eagles to win. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c96aaa6d-2d0c-41cc-a9f7-c21ac21886ac (scored 40.48)
- Jared Dubin on Houston Texans: Dubin gave final-score predictions for the same eight Week 3 games, picking the Packers, Bengals, Jaguars, Texans, Vikings, Ravens, Rams and Eagles. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fe04828a-d532-414c-a58a-54f6505f2263 (scored 45.24)

## More availability calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Rich Hribar on Tyson Bagent: Hribar expects Tyson Bagent to clear concussion protocol and start at quarterback for the Bears on Sunday in Week 4, resuming the job over Case Keenum. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6347ce73-5c15-4cf9-9598-4a683f594b7d (not settled)
- Rich Hribar on J.J. McCarthy: In a Week 4 fantasy preview, Hribar frames both quarterbacks as matchup-dependent QB2 options for the single game and notes J.J. McCarthy will not start for the Giants this week. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c95e4b48-8f5a-48d9-96ac-7bb702e9dc5f (not settled)
- Bill Huber on Kevin Zeitler: Huber grades the Packers' signing of Kevin Zeitler an A, predicting the 36-year-old will take over as the starting right guard (replacing Jacob Monk), with Laken Tomlinson stepping in as the starting left guard while Aaron Banks is out, and expects Zeitler to be at least average immediately and likely very good. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7829b5d7-1db0-494b-a2d9-05eecda1784d (not settled)
- Henry McKenna on A.J. Brown: McKenna writes that Drake Maye's early-season collapse is a confidence problem with no quick fix, and expects A.J. Brown to return from his high ankle sprain around Week 7, which should help Maye recover. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fd79c2c5-d940-4e7f-b6f2-965869778377 (not settled)
- Colin Cowherd on Mike Evans: Cowherd released his Week 3 Herd Hierarchy top 10, installing the Bills at No. 1 ahead of the 49ers and Seahawks, with the Raiders, Bears, Jaguars and Broncos entering the rankings. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1a3e2d17-2e0f-4fa1-ab37-15b95df30c73 (not settled)
- Andrew Erickson on Jake Ferguson: In his Week 4 buy/sell column, Erickson makes a handful of forward-looking calls: Chase Brown remains Cincinnati's lead back, Keenan Allen is no better than the Colts' third pass-catcher, Mack Hollins is New England's No. 1 target, Jeremiyah Love owns Arizona's backfield, George Kittle is again a top-five fantasy tight end, and Brock Purdy belongs in the MVP conversation. He also makes several availability calls for Week 4 and on Jayden Daniels' return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3502f74a-4354-4631-8698-10cd219c53c1 (not settled)

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