Texans' wide receiver Nico Collins had an outstanding performance in the game against the Broncos, amassing 117 yards in the first quarter alone. By the end of the game, he had achieved 173 receiving yards and scored a touchdown. Quarterback C.J. Stroud also delivered an impressive performance, leading the Texans to a 22-10 victory with 274 passing yards and a 106.1 passer rating. Stroud's exceptional performance has positioned him as the NFL's leading rookie in passing yards. Additionally, Collins surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the season, marking a significant milestone in his career.
That 13-yard catch takes Texans WR Nico Collins over 1,000 yards receiving this season. #Texans #Sarge #TexansWire
That catch gives Nico Collins 1,000 yards for the season. The first of his career.
C.J. Stroud has the most Passing Yards in the NFL… as a rookie 🤯 https://t.co/GjNDO3pM9M
NFL leaders in passing yards 🎯 1. C.J. Stroud - 3,540 2. Sam Howell - 3,466 3. Tua Tagovailoa - 3,457 4. Jared Goff - 3,288 5. Dak Prescott - 3,234 6. Josh Allen - 3,214 7. Brock Purdy - 3,185 8. Patrick Mahomes - 3,127 9. Justin Herbert - 3,038 10. Trevor Lawrence - 3,004 https://t.co/ChtTrw3oOt
This is an utterly wild stat: Through 13 weeks, Houston's C.J. Stroud leads the NFL in passing yards. The last time a rookie led the league in this category? The Eagles' Davey O'Brien in 1939 (1,323 yds!) Stroud on pace for 5,015 in a 17-game season.
Nico Collins was targeted on a career-high 42.9% of routes in Week 13 and accounted for over half of the Texans' team air yards (56.7%). Collins was effective downfield, catching 4 of his 7 targets 10+ yards downfield for 153 yards and a touchdown. #HOUvsDEN | #WeAreTexans https://t.co/JqyBT3vGcU
CJ Stroud just KNOCKED OFF the Broncos to get Houston to 7 wins for the first time since Deshaun Watson. Stroud now leads the ENTIRE NFL in passing yards (3,540), while boasting a 4:1 TD to INT ratio. • 16/27 (59%) • 274 passing yards • 1 passing TD • 106.1 passer rating… https://t.co/UP6HSkHzmx
Nico Collins has 173 yards and his TD gives Texans 22-10 lead. https://t.co/hbKJBNS9RP
Stroud is 14 of 24 for 215 yards, one TD, no INTs and a 108.2 rating. Nico Collins has 8 catches for 173 yards and 1 TD.
Nico Collins LOSES his defender and snags his second TD 👀 Collins is up to eight receptions for a career-high 173 yards. 🎥 @HoustonTexans https://t.co/vJ7ndpIrDl
Nico Collins 8 catches 173 yards 1 TD
Nico Collins is having himself a day today. 8 catches, 173 yards, 1 TD.
It's 16-10 going into the fourth quarter. Texans have a first down at the Denver 8. Stroud has been under relentless pressure. His last pass was a `13-yard gain to Jordan on which he was pressured running left and made a great pass that was a perfect floater to Jordan.
Nico Collins up to 170 receiving yards for the day. That's a career high for him.
Nico Collins, who's in his third season and hoping to get an extension, has 6 catches for 166 yards.
Broncos escape big play on Stroud over-throw just before half...but Texans have 259 yards (Stroud 8-of-15 for 182 yards). Broncos get ball to open 2nd half -- but only have one TD drive on a drive to open second half this season (vs. Green Bay).
Broncos defense has forced two field goals, but Texans QB C.J. Stroud 6-of-10 for a robust 153 yards...and Texans WR Nico Collins has 117 yards on three catches...
Nico Collins has 117 yards at the end of the first quarter 👀
Nico Collins already with multiple 50+ yard catches on his way to racking up 117 receiving yards in the 1st quarter cool cool cool
On the last play of the first quarter, Stroud avoids the rush and spies Collins running behind the coverage and connects with him for a 59-yard gain to the Denver 26. Collins had 3 catches for 117 yards in the first quarter. Texans lead 10-0.