Why Nico Collins isn't playing today for Texans vs. 49ers with injury news originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Houston Texans have a tough task in Week 8, matching up with the San Francisco 49ers.

Kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET, and the Texans are 1.5-point favorites, according to the latest 49ers vs. Texans odds. The over/under for total points scored is 42. Before you make any Texans vs. 49ers picks, make sure to check out what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.

He’s on pace to finish the season with 1,129 rushing yards and seven scores and 129 catches for 1,253 yards and seven touchdowns. He leads the NFL with 132 carries, rushing for 435 yards and three scores and has 53 catches for 516 yards and three touchdowns.

The Houston Texans will be without Nico Collins for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel must step up.

Houston Texans wide receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk have missed two straight practices on Wednesday and Thursday.