Houston Texans WR Nico Collins is placed on injured reserve for four weeks

(This story has been updated to add new information.)

Nico Collins' All-Pro season is over.

According to the team's latest transaction list, the Houston Texans are placing the fourth-year receiver on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Collins will be out until at least Week 9 following the team's road trip to New York. Accordingly NFL Network's Ian Rappaportthe hope is that Collins returns sooner rather than later.

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During Monday's press conference, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Collins was “in good spirits” after leaving in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills.

When asked about a timeline, Ryans said the NFL's leading receiver will be “week to week.”

“Obviously with the hamstring it takes a few weeks, so we'll evaluate that week by week to see when we can get him back,” Ryans said.

Collins suffered the injury on his 67-yard touchdown catch from CJ Stroud in the first quarter after helping Houston to a 14-3 lead. He did not return to the game.

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The loss of Collins is critical to Houston's passing game, even without its record-breaking success. Three of Stroud's seven touchdowns went to Collins. In Sunday's win without Collins, Houston managed to score just nine points.

“Nico was the best receiver in the NFL this year,” Ryans said. “So, replace him? No. Everyone just step forward and whatever role you are supposed to play, just step forward and play your role in the right way.

“There is a Nico who did great. Whoever’s next, when your number is called, make the plays you’re supposed to make.”

The Texans should be pleased with their receiving corps, especially with the arrival of Stefon Diggs. He made two appearances against both the Bills and Vikings and led the Texans in receptions and receiving yards.

Houston also needs second-year receiver Tank Dell to replace Collins. After finishing second in receiving yards as a rookie for the Texans last year, Dell got off to a slow start, totaling 13 catches for 137 yards.

“(I) definitely hope Nico is okay and we can get him back as soon as possible, but I definitely know we have a lot of depth in that room,” Stroud said.

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Before leaving Sunday's game, Collins led the league with 567 receiving yards. He already broke DeAndre Hopkins' 2018 record for most receiving yards to start a season in Texans history and was on pace to become the sixth player since 2000 to record more than 125 receiving yards in three consecutive home games yards and a touchdown.

Collins was also on pace for 2,000 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.

Texans Wire will continue to update you with more information surrounding the plan in Collins' absence.