Nico Collins exploded back onto the field for the Houston Texans today, racking up two catches for 52 yards and a touchdown on their opening drive against the Dallas Cowboys. Talk about a statement return, right?
Collins’ Comeback Crushes Dallas’s Hopes Early
Collins had been sidelined for the past two games, nursing a hamstring injury, but he showed zero rust facing Dallas. Houston’s first play of the game was a monster 45-yard completion right to Collins, pushing them deep into Cowboys territory at the Dallas 40. He capped off that drive with a 7-yard touchdown catch, slipping past DaRon Bland who was lined up on him. The Texans marched 85 yards in just eight plays, bagging their first first-possession points of the season. Ouch, Dallas.
Over on the Cowboys’ side, new cornerback Joey Porter Jr. made his 2026 debut, getting the start and playing four snaps. Clearly, his presence alone wasn’t enough to shut down the Texans’ early surge.
Now, it’s the Cowboys’ turn on offense to try and answer that opening salvo. What a way for Collins to announce his return!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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