Nico Collins has opened the 2026 season with three receiving touchdowns in three games despite missing Weeks 2 and 3 with a hamstring injury, returning in Week 4 to post seven catches for 118 yards and two scores against Dallas before adding five receptions for 56 yards in the Week 5 win over Tennessee. The 27-year-old wideout has drawn 25 targets through three outings while serving as the primary option for quarterback C.J. Stroud, building on prior seasons of 1,000-plus yards and consistent red-zone production. Recurring lower-body injuries remain a factor in his availability, and the Texans' recent acquisition of Marvin Harrison introduces new target competition that could affect Collins' volume in upcoming matchups. His early efficiency and the Texans' passing attack form the core context for season-long touchdown markets.