Houston receiver Nico Collins is active for a "Monday Night Football" meeting with the Dallas Cowboys, ending a five-game absence because of a hamstring injury.

Collins and Stroud’s connection could be the x-factor down the stretch for Houston before the bye week. After traveling to Arlington, the Texans return home for an AFC South showdown against the Tennessee Titans. After that, they hit the road to take on the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars.