The Adam Schefter Podcast on Nico Collins

PodcastSchefter's Season Preview of All 32 NFL Teams for 2026September 8, 2026

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without Jaden Higgins, that just means more Nico Collins.

Mentioned at 26:57 – 27:00

STACKED’s take

Positive signalUsage

Collins will see more targets following Higgins' injury

With Jaden Higgins out due to a torn ACL, Nico Collins is expected to see an increased target share in the Texans' offense.

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Nico CollinsPositiveRole

Collins' injury absence limited Texans to 2 TDs in two games; he's the primary weapon.

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Nico CollinsPositiveNews

DeVonta Smith and Nico Collins have been removed from the Can't Cut List.

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Nico CollinsPositiveValue

Dirt cheap after 2.6-point game; 15 PPG average with better December matchups.

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Nico CollinsNeutralMatchup

Collins held to 2 catches, 6 yards by Banks' elite coverage in Week 7.

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Nico CollinsNeutralValue

Collins' trade would create $33.2M dead cap; Texans already $40M+ over 2027 cap.

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Nico CollinsPositiveValue

Mentioned in context of underperformance: 'Better than what Nico Collins gave me last week'; 'I used to think my WR room was my team strength, with A...

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