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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 15, 2026 08:40 AM ET

Collinsworth: Harrison trade sets up Nico Collins to punish split coverages

Collins posted 1,117 yards and 6 TDs across 15 games in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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RT @PFF: "And whenever they start covering you we're gonna kill them with Nico Collins" - @CollinsworthPFF on Texans tra Via @PFF on X

What happened: Cris Collinsworth and Jac Collinsworth outlined on PFF how Houston's trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. changes defensive coverage rules against the Texans. Whenever opposing secondaries roll extra attention toward Harrison, the offense is positioned to attack single coverage with Nico Collins.

Why it matters: Pairing Harrison with Nico Collins in Houston's receiving corps forces defenses to pick which boundary threat receives bracket help. Quarterback C.J. Stroud reunited with his former college target in the trade from Arizona, giving Houston two primary outside options to dictate matchups.

What to watch: Houston prepares to deploy the Collins-Harrison tandem in Week 6 regular-season action as Harrison makes his Texans debut.

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  • @PFF 
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