CJ Stroud could well count on the return of a prime target on Sunday, to face the powerful Detroit Lions.
The name of the recipient Nico Collins has been removed from the injured list and will be available to face the Lions in the evening. His status for the match is still questionable despite his eligibility for the match.
Collins hasn’t seen action since October 6, after suffering a hamstring injury. Collins led the NFL at the time with 32 receptions and 567 yards. He had three games with more than 115 yards of gains.
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In the last game, Stroud and the Texans were also deprived of the services of Stefon Diggs, whose season is over. Tank Dell worked hard to help his team with 126 yards of aerial gains, despite the setback.
For the moment, Dell’s presence against the Lions is still uncertain, however.
The Texans are atop the AFC South Division with a record of six wins and three losses.
Not very encouraging news
The New Orleans Saints didn’t get as happy news as the Texans.
They have officially placed receiver Chris Olave’s name on the injured list, which ensures his absence for at least four games. Adam SchefterESPN reports, however, that his season could be over.
Last Sunday, Olave suffered his second concussion of the season. He was struck in the head and neck while trying to catch a pass from Derek Carr.
In eight games this season, Olave has totaled 32 receptions for 400 yards and just one touchdown.
After starting the season with two wins, the Saints have now lost seven games in a row.
CMC back
The return of star running back Christian McCaffrey was confirmed on Saturday, as his name was officially activated.
McCaffrey will therefore play the first game of his season, after being kept aside during the first eight games of the San Francisco 49ers season. McCaffrey had been recovering from tendinitis in both Achilles tendons since the beginning of September.
The Niners will try to take advantage of this return to restart their season, after a modest 4-4 record.
Last year, McCaffrey finished the season with 2,023 total yards, including 1,459 on the ground. He added a total of 21 touchdowns.
