Nico Collins enters the 2026 NFL season as the Houston Texans’ clear top wide receiver and primary red-zone target opposite quarterback C.J. Stroud, following three straight 1,000-yard campaigns. A Grade 1 hamstring strain sidelined him for Weeks 2 and 3, but he returned explosively in Week 4 with seven catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns against Dallas. Through two games he already has three receiving scores, though his history of lower-body injuries raises durability questions over a 17-game schedule. The Texans’ 0-4 start, depleted supporting cast after Jayden Higgins’ season-ending ACL tear, and reliance on Collins for big plays will shape his volume and touchdown opportunities, especially in favorable upcoming matchups.