Houston Texans standout receiver Nico Collins cleared concussion protocol on Thursday and plans to play in Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos.

Collins missed last week’s 26-15 home victory over the San Francisco 49ers after he sustained the head injury against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 20.

“Blessed to be off the protocol,” Collins told reporters on Thursday. “Feeling good, feeling excited about this week’s great matchup.”

Collins, 26, has 26 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns in six games this season. The fifth-year pro topped 1,000 yards in each of the previous two seasons and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2024.

Houston also might have wideout Christian Kirk (hamstring) back on the field after a two-game absence. Kirk has 10 catches for 109 yards in three games this

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