Nico Collins' Mid-Week Hamstring Downgrade Spells Trouble for the Texans

The dreaded mid-week hamstring downgrade has officially logged on. Just one day after tweaking his leg in practice, Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was slapped with a non-participant tag on Thursday.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Collins' status for Sunday is now in serious jeopardy. The doctors reportedly do not think it is a long-term issue, which is great news for his November outlook but absolutely useless for anyone trying to set a fantasy lineup this weekend.

"Adam Schefter reported Collins' status for Week 2 is 'in jeopardy' but doctors 'don't believe it's serious.'"

Houston is already staring down the barrel of an 0-2 start after dropping a 36-31 shootout to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Now they have to host the 1-0 Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday evening, and doing that without your top perimeter weapon is a massive problem.

A Wednesday limited practice followed by a Thursday DNP is the injury report equivalent of a "we need to talk" text. It rarely ends with you enjoying your Sunday.

This completely scrambles the board for a game that was shaping up to be a track meet. Without Collins stretching the field, the Bengals defense can compress the passing lanes, making those Houston team total props look a lot less appetizing for anyone eyeing the over.

Friday's final injury report will give us the official ruling, but smart fans are already making backup plans. If you are relying on Collins to save your week, it is officially time to start digging through the waiver wire trash.