Nico Collins Rising as Texans' Offensive Anchor | Houston Texans News

Nico Collins is emerging as the heart of the Houston Texans’ offense, forming a dynamic duo with C.J. Stroud and poised to lead the team’s passing attack. Already delivering elite per-route stats, he’s on track for 1,500 yards by 2026 — a projection backed by his 2025 performance: 71 catches, 1,117 yards, and 6 TDs in just 15 games. With Jayden Higgin’s injury thrusting him into greater responsibility, Collins’ health is critical. The Texans are betting big, adding $17M in guaranteed money over the next two years — $9M in ’26, $8M in ’27 — signaling their belief in his future. As Stroud continues his development and the defense creates space, Collins could be the key to unlocking a consistent, high-scoring offense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72597869eb38109b