After missing the Texans' Week 8 win over the 49ers, Nico Collins is ready to return for their Week 9 Broncos battle.

The Texans expect two wideouts to return vs. the Broncos as Nico Collins is out of concussion protocol and Christian Kirk has recovered from a hamstring injury.

HOUSTON – Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins has been officially cleared under the NFL mandatory concussion protocol after practicing for two consecutive days without symptoms.

Collins, who was taken out of the middle of Week 7's MNF matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks with a concussion and was sidelined for Week 8 vs. the San Francisco 49ers, has officially cleared concussion protocol to play this upcoming weekend against the Broncos.

Houston Texans standout receiver Nico Collins cleared concussion protocol on Thursday and plans to play in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.

The Houston Texans are getting healthy at the right moment entering Week 9. Wide receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk returned to practice in preparation for Houston’s home game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Both were listed as limited participants after missing Week 8's win over the San Francisco 49ers.

Texans starting wide receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk were back at practice on Wednesday. Both were limited. The Texans won without Collins and Kirk on Sunday, beating the 49ers. Collins remains in concussion protocol after missing Sunday’s game, but coach DeMeco Ryans expressed confidence in Collins’ availability for this week.

With Joe Flacco under center, we are willing to go back to starting all our Bengals. That is something we didn't see coming, but after two games, we are willing to admit that we were wrong on that one. With a solid matchup against a banged-up Chicago Bears' secondary, we are plugging Higgins back into our lineups in Week 9.