HOUSTON – Texans starting wide receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk didn’t practice Friday and are not slated to play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

A Pro Bowl selection last season who leads the team in receiving yards, Collins remains under the NFL concussion protocol.

A veteran slot acquired in an offseason trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars, Kirk is dealing with his second hamstring injury of the season.

Both players are expected back as soon as next week for a home game against the Denver Broncos

In their absence heading into a home game against the 49ers, the Texans will lean heavily on veteran tight Dalton Schultz, rookie wide receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins and Xavier Hutchinson, their fellow Iowa State football alum.

“I just want to see Higgins and No

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