New York Jets' MetLife Stadium Faces Backlash After Texans WR Nico Collins Suffers Calf Injury

Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins questionable with calf injury after Dank Dell lost for season. Fans fed up with MetLife turf.

The Houston Texans are facing yet another setback with their receivers, as Nico Collins is now questionable to return due to a calf injury. This comes after losing Dank Dell for the season due to injury, leaving Collins as the team's leading receiver to pick up the slack.

During the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, Collins suffered a calf injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, and his return is in question. The condition of football fields has come under scrutiny lately, and fans are increasingly frustrated with turf surfaces, expressing a preference for grass fields.

Collins' injury adds to the growing list of concerns, and fans are beginning to speculate about a possible connection between the turf and the players' injuries. With Dell already ruled out for the season, the Texans could be without their top two receivers for the Jets game, leaving fans anxiously awaiting updates on Collins' status.

Some fans have expressed extreme frustration, with one suggesting that the stadium should be burned down and rebuilt from scratch. Others have also reacted strongly to the news of Collins' injury, highlighting the growing discontent with the MetLife turf.

The Texans, under DeMeco Ryans, currently hold the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture. Their surprising performance this season can be attributed, in part, to the play of CJ Stroud, as well as the contributions of Collins and Dell as the team's top offensive weapons.

Prior to the Jets game, Collins had accumulated 991 yards and six touchdowns, while Dell had 709 yards and seven touchdowns. With Dell already out of the picture, losing Collins, statistically their best weapon, will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge for the Texans moving forward.

Despite the relatively favorable remaining schedule, which includes games against the Colts (twice), the Titans, and the Browns, the Texans may struggle to secure enough wins to make the playoffs without both Dell and Collins. The impact of their absence will certainly be felt, making the road ahead a difficult one for the Texans. Whether the NFL will address the concerns about the turf at MetLife Stadium remains to be seen, but for now, the Texans will have to navigate through their challenges without two key offensive players.

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