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NFL·BREAKING·October 4, 2026 01:45 PM ET

Nico Collins caps Houston Texans' opening drive with touchdown

The wide receiver beat Daron Bland in the low red zone.

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A Texans opening series that begins with a 45-yard gain on pass from CJ Stroud to wide-open Nico Collins ends with the s Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Nico Collins opened the scoring for the Houston Texans with a touchdown reception. The wideout beat Daron Bland in the low red zone to finish the drive. A long catch by Collins initiated the series.

Why it matters: The touchdown established an immediate offensive rhythm for Houston. Collins returned to action after being listed as questionable with an injury.

By the numbers: The game is in progress, with the Houston Texans holding a 10-6 advantage.

What to watch: Houston will attempt to maintain its offensive momentum as the contest continues.

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