Nico Collins has opened the 2026 NFL season with three receiving touchdowns in two games for the Houston Texans, including a two-score, 118-yard outing against Dallas after returning from a Grade 1 hamstring strain that sidelined him for Weeks 2 and 3. The 27-year-old Pro Bowl wideout, paired with quarterback C.J. Stroud, posted 14 receptions for 193 yards while averaging 9 targets per contest, building on prior campaigns of six, seven, and eight touchdowns. Houston’s 0-4 start and limited supporting cast have concentrated targets on Collins, though the team’s overall offensive struggles and his injury history remain variables over the remaining 15 games. Upcoming schedule strength, target volume, and red-zone usage will shape his final total.