‘Ain’t worried about it, got to get on track,’ Texans’ Nico Collins unconcerned about lack of involvement in first game

HOUSTON – Instead of being in his usual featured role and catching touchdowns, Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins found himself in an unwanted holding pattern.

With a lack of pass protection against the Los Angeles Rams, defensive strategies designed to curtail his impact and too many penalties creating long down-and-distance situations, Collins became an afterthought in an offense stuck in neutral.

A Pro Bowl selection Collins was held to three catches for 25 yards on five targets in a 14-9 loss to the Rams at SoFi Stadium. The Texans failed to score a touchdown in offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s play-calling debut.

Although it wasn’t what Collins or anyone associated with the Texans envisioned, he’s unfazed.

“I ain’t worried about it,” Collins said. “I’ve got to continue to g