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Nico Collins returns with 52 yards and a TD on opening drive vs. Cowboys

Texans WR Nico Collins caught two passes for 52 yards and a touchdown on Houston's opening drive against Dallas.

By Cole Hartwell

Update: Corrected the headline: Collins had 52 receiving yards on the opening drive.

Nico Collins
Photo: Maize & Blue Nation / CC BY 2.0 (cropped) via Wikimedia Commons · License

Nico Collins made an immediate impact in his return from a hamstring injury, catching two passes for 52 yards and a touchdown on the Texans’ opening drive against Dallas.

What happened

The Texans’ first play was a 45-yard completion to Collins, moving the ball to the Dallas 40. He capped the 85-yard drive with a 7-yard touchdown catch, with DaRon Bland in coverage. The score gave Houston first-possession points for the first time this season, according to NBC Sports.

Collins had missed Houston’s previous two games with the hamstring issue. In Week 1, he was productive with 10 targets, seven catches, 75 yards and a touchdown against Indianapolis.

Context

Collins is the Texans’ top receiver and slot LWR1 on the depth chart. In Week 1, he played 72% of snaps and finished with 21.2 PPR points. His quick start Sunday suggests the hamstring is not limiting him early.

What’s next

The Texans continue their matchup with Dallas. Collins’ usage on the opening drive suggests he will remain heavily involved as long as the game stays competitive.

Nico Collins first drive back: 2 targets 2 receptions 52 yards 1 TD

🏈 Fantasy impact

Collins is an elite WR1 and his early production confirms he should be in all lineups. The 45-yard catch and quick touchdown show the hamstring is not limiting him. Fantasy managers who held Collins through the injury should start him with confidence. His return also boosts the floor of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, while potentially reducing the target share for other Houston receivers like Tank Dell.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Nico Collins has two catches, 52 yards, TD on Texans' opening drive (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
  3. Nico Collins first drive back: 2 targets 2 receptions 52 yards 1 TD (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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