Nico Collins loves playing the Indianapolis Colts.
Collins, who last season broke out as C.J. Stroud’s No. 1 target en route to a division title, scored the Colts in Week 18’s win at Lucas Oil Stadium. On the opening drive, he caught a 75-yard touchdown.
It was almost déjà vu in Week 1 of the 2024 season, but the ball was a bit underthrown.
During the second quarter, Stroud heaved a deep shot down the field for Collins in double coverage. It didn’t matter since the 6-foot-4 target overpowered a pair of defensive backs to haul in a 56-yard reception, setting up Houston inside the red zone.
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While the Texans didn’t score on the play, they found the end zone three plays later on a Stefon Diggs on a 9-yard score.
Collins, who inked a three-year, $72.5 million extension this offseason, became a fixture of Houston’s passing game in Year 3. He posted a career-high 80 receptions for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns, three of which came against Indianapolis.
The Texans believe they could have the best trio of receivers in Collins, Diggs and Tank Dell. So far, everyone seems to have a role.
For Collins? It’s torching Indianapolis in its own backyard.