Nico Collins has a knack for finding his way into the end zone whenever the Houston Texans play at NRG Stadium.
Right on cue, No. 12 has six points attached to his name.
The Texans took a 10-3 lead with 6:51 remaining in the first half when quarterback C.J. Stroud connected with Collins on a third-and-6. Stroud stepped up into a clean pocket and waited for his chance to strike.
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Once Collins won his one-on-one, it was over for Miami’s secondary.
The play was set up thanks to a Will Anderson Jr. strip-sack against Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tim Settle scooped up the ball and ran it back to put Houston at the Miami 28.
Fans at NRG Stadium exhaled a sigh of relief when Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon returned after he was brought down by a hip-drop tackle on the previous drive.
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Collins, who missed five games with a hamstring injury, is on his way back to a Pro Bowl-caliber season. He’s already caught four passes for 11 yards and a score.
The Texans’ offense will look to explode in the second half when they receive. With a win today, Houston would need an Indianapolis Colts’ against the Denver Broncos to secure the AFC South division title.
