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    ‘Decent chance’ Nico Collins returns for Week 4

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    ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports there is a “decent chance” Nico Collins (hamstring) returns for Week 4 against the Cowboys.

    Collins injured his hamstring in practice last week and has already been ruled out for the second game in a row. He did not practice this week, so the Texans’ first injury report of Week 4 will be telling. Dalton Schultz will continue to vacuum up targets in the meantime. He saw 14 targets last week and caught 12 of them for 140 yards.
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    Collins will miss his second consecutive game with yet another hamstring strain. Last week, the passing offense ran through TE Dalton Schultz, who earned 13 targets. Fellow Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson was next with eight targets, but he caught just three, making for a shaky FLEX option this week.
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    After missing the first two sessions of the week, we fully expect Collins to be ruled out on tomorrow’s run of the injury report. No receiver caught more than three passes with Collins sidelined for Week 2. Dalton Schultz, on the other hand, exploded for 140 yards on 12 grabs and an absurd 14 targets. He is firmly in the TE1 ranks for Week 3 versus the Colts.
  • HOU Wide Receiver #12
    Collins suffered a grade one hamstring strain during practice last week and did not play in Houston’s game against the Bengals. He could return to practice later in today’s session, but this looks like another DNP, putting him on the wrong side of questionable for Week 3. Dalton Schultz racked up a dozen catches for 140 yards without Collins in Week 2. He is in line for another TE1 ranking if Collins remains out this week.
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    KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports that a source familiar with the situation has already said the expectation is that Collins will not play in Week 3 against the Colts. We’ll see how he progresses throughout the week when the team releases its first injury report on Wednesday. If Collins is unable to play, the Texans will likely be looking at having Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, and Jaylin Noel as their top three receivers next week.
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    He had already been ruled out and is in jeopardy of missing Week 3 as well. The Texans ruled out Collins, Jadeveon Clowney (knee), Jake Hummel (groin) and Ed Ingram (groin) on Friday. Joining them as healthy scratches are TE Brevin Jordan, CB Collin Wright, and T Nate Thomas.
  • HOU Wide Receiver #12
    The Texans received relatively good news from initial testing, which revealed a Grade 1 hamstring injury. Even so, word around the team is that they are preparing to be without their star receiver for two games, which makes sense considering his lengthy soft tissue injury history. Fantasy managers will want to make alternate plans after losing one of their top selections off the board.
  • HOU Wide Receiver #12
    Collins was added to the injury report on Thursday and will miss Week 2 with yet another soft tissue injury. Considering his lengthy history of hamstring issues, we would not be surprised if this turned into a multi-game absence for the talented alpha. Expect Kayshon Boutte to see an uptick in routes, while it is likely Xavier Hutchinson kicks to the perimeter to make room for Jaylin Noel in the slot. Collins’ absence benefits veteran tight end Dalton Schultz the most, whom enters the TE1 ranks in a matchup made in heaven against the inside-funnel Bengals.
  • HOU Wide Receiver #12
    Collins has missed each of the Texans’ last two practices and is at risk of being sidelined for Week 2’s game against the Bengals. The team will release its final injury report later in the day, but the timing of his injury, coupled with back-to-back DNPs, doesn’t bode well for Collins this weekend. If he were to miss Sunday’s game, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte would be on the radar as potential dart throws in deeper leagues.
  • HOU Wide Receiver #12
    Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday’s practice and his status for Week 2 is now up in the air. NBC Houston’s Aaron Wilson reports it is a grade one hamstring strain. A DNP today is a bad sign for his availability, though the Texans may take things down to the wire given his importance to the team. Fantasy managers should make contingency plans in case Collins is ruled out before Sunday’s game against the Bengals. Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte will have some low-end FLEX appeal versus the Bengals if Collins doesn’t suit up.
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    Collins suffered the hamstring injury during yesterday’s practice and immediately met with doctors. The team doesn’t believe the issue is serious, but that’s a cold comfort for a player with an extensive history of soft tissue injuries. Kayshon Boutte and Xavier Hutchinson will take on every-down roles if Collins misses Week 2. Neither player would push past the WR4 fantasy ranks. Second-year wideout Jaylin Noel would also see more work, though the team has been reluctant to play him much so far.

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    Leo Chanel was carted off in the first half against the Seahawks in Week 3 with a neck injury.

    Chanel was able to wave to the crowd as he exited, but obviously this is an injury that has potential long-term ramifications. He’ll likely be unavailable to go in Week 4 against the Colts in London.
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    Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is active for Week 3 against the Saints.

    Bowers makes his debut in coach Klint Kubiak’s offense against the Saints today. The two-time Pro Bowl player should be started as a high-end TE1, although it might take a game or two for Bowers to get back into form. That said, it might not. He is an exceptionally talented player who should immediately function as his team’s top target earner.
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    Cowboys declared LB DeMarvion Overshown, CB Cobie Durant, S Malik Hooker, RB Emari Demercado, OG Ajani Cornelius, and WR Camden Brown inactive for Week 3 against the Ravens.

    Durant, Hooker, and Overshown were all ruled out before the weekend, so there’s nothing surprising here. The Cowboys are down four key players on the defensive side of the ball, which could make for a big day for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.
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    49ers WR Mike Evans (hip) active for Week 3 against the Cardinals.

    Evans entered the weekend questionable for Week 3 after missing two practices and getting in one limited practice during the week. The veteran tends to rest minor injuries before playing in games, indicating his hip issue should not have a major impact on his output against the Cardinals. The 49ers declared QB Kurtis Rourke, DE Nick Bosa (calf), DL James Thompson (ankle), DE Romello Height (hand), LB Tatum Bethune, CB Ephesians Prysock, and OT Enrique Cruz Jr. inactive for Week 3 against the Cardinals.
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    Zay Flowers (hamstring) will play in Week 3 against the Cowboys.

    According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Flowers is only expected to be on the field for “about 20-30 plays.” Given this piece of news, fantasy managers looking to play Flowers shouldn’t view him as anything more than a WR3/WR4 in what could be a low-volume day for the Ravens’ WR1. While Flowers is active, the Ravens have declared WR Elijah Sarratt, FS K’Von Wallace, LB Carl Jones, LT Ronnie Stanley, DT Aeneas Peebles, and QB Fagnano inactive for Week 3.
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    De’Von Achane (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Dolphins’ Week 3 game against the Chiefs.

    Deemed questionable in the first quarter, Achane was officially ruled out to begin the second half. Obviously terrible news, though Achane did remain on the sideline in uniform, albeit sans his shoulder pads. Still, a player dealing with a long-term injury would typically remain in the locker room. Perhaps there is hope for Achane to suit up in Week 4 against the Vikings. But for now, fantasy managers need to consider second-year pro Ollie Gordon a must add. Jaylen Wright could also end up in the mix, but he’s inactive for Week 3 with a foot issue.
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    Cardinals declared QB Carson Beck, S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, OL Josh Fryar, DL Andrew Billings, and WR Reggie Virgil inactive for Week 3 against the 49ers.

    Beck continues to be the Cardinals’ third quarterback and will be a gameday inactive for Week 3 behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew. Dadrion “Rabbit” Taylor-Demerson (back) is the main injury inactive against the 49ers.
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    Leo Chanel was carted off the field during Week 3’s game against the Seahawks.

    Chanel was unable to continue after taking hit on a run play, and while he was being stabilized, he was able to wave to the crowd upon his exit. There should be an update on the severity of the injury before the end of Sunday’s game.
    - Christopher Crawford
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    Panthers CB Mike Jackson suffered a groin injury in Carolina’s Week 3 game against the Browns and will not return.

    Jackson was injured on a first quarter play where he was called for pass interference. He’s an every-snap player for the Panthers’ defense, so this will require dipping into the team’s depth.
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    Colts EDGE Laiatu Latu (chest) left Indianapolis’ Week 3 game against the Texans and is questionable to return.

    Latu tried to return briefly after suffering the injury, but went into the locker room. It seems unlikely he’ll return. A pectoral injury is probably the main concern at this point.