The Texans are already on the ropes against the Vikings in a battle of undefeated teams.
Minnesota's defense remains strong early in the season, holding Houston's offense scoreless through most of the first half.
It picked off Texans star quarterback CJ Stroud on the first drive of the game and Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold turned it into points going the other way, connecting with Justin Jefferson for an easy touchdown.
Houston missed a field goal on the next possession and Minnesota answered again, this time on a pitch-and-catch between Darnold and Aaron Jones to give the Vikings a quick 14-0 lead.
The Texans' offensive struggles have directly impacted wide receiver Nico Collins' production. Fantasy managers are starting to panic about their starting weapon's availability for Sunday's game.
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Is Nico Collins playing today?
Yes, Collins is fully healthy for the Texans' matchup against the Vikings. He just didn't have his usual involvement in the passing game in the first half.
Stroud hasn't given Houston's offense much momentum so far. He has favored wide receiver Stefon Diggs early on, targeting the marquee offseason acquisition a team-high six times for five receptions and 57 yards.
Collins has joined other pass-catchers like Tank Dell, Robert Woods and Dalton Schultz with one reception each. Dare Ogunbowale hauled in one target out of the backfield, too.
Be patient, fantasy managers.
Don't be surprised if Stroud starts to force-feed Collins — who entered the game with an NFL-best 252 receiving yards — to try and kickstart this Texans offense in the second half.
It was encouraging to see the second-year quarterback look Collins' way for his first reception toward the end of the second quarter.
