Lions vs Texans: Thursday injury report

Another day, another practice without Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins.

Collins and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. were absent for a second straight day during Thursday’s practice in preparation for Sunday’s prime-time game against the Detroit Lions.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Collins was progressing, but the team did not elevate him from injured reserve and open his 21-day recovery window.

“Nico is fine,” Ryans said after Wednesday’s practice. “We’ll see where he ends up.”

Anderson, one of the favorites for Defensive Player of the Year, injured his ankle in the first quarter of the Texans’ 21-13 loss to the New York Jets last Thursday night. The former No. 3 overall pick had to be helped off the field by the training staff and was in and out of the medical tent throughout the first half.

Anderson attempted a comeback three times, playing four snaps in total, before ultimately being ruled questionable for the rest of the night.

“He’s doing well,” Ryans said of Anderson. “We’ll see where he ends up.”

Here is the remaining injury report from Thursday’s practice for both teams.

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DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation; PF: Total participation

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