In a thrilling Week 6 matchup on October 18, 2026, the Houston Texans edged out the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 34-31 victory. Wide receiver Nico Collins played a pivotal role in the win, recording three receptions for 74 yards and adding five rushing yards on a single carry. (aws-prod-web9.rotowire.com)
Collins' standout moment came early in the game when he hauled in a 42-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud. This significant gain set up a touchdown by tight end Foster Moreau, giving the Texans an early lead. (aws-prod-web9.rotowire.com)
Throughout the game, Stroud distributed the ball effectively, targeting ten different receivers. Rookie Jaylin Noel emerged as the leading receiver with four catches for 107 yards and a touchdown. Despite the spread-out passing attack, Collins' contributions were crucial, especially considering his recent return from a hamstring injury that sidelined him earlier in the season. (aws-prod-web9.rotowire.com)
With this performance, Collins has accumulated 22 receptions for 323 yards and three touchdowns over four games in the 2026 season. His ability to make impactful plays continues to be a significant asset for the Texans' offense. (aws-prod-web9.rotowire.com)
Looking ahead, the Texans are set to face the New York Giants in Week 7. The Giants' secondary has been plagued by injuries, potentially providing Collins and the Texans' passing game an opportunity to exploit mismatches and continue their offensive momentum.