If only a hamstring injury didn’t cost Nico Collins five games. Would he have the single-greatest season for a wide receiver in Houston Texans‘ history?
Honestly, it’s not that far-fetched.
Collins has been one of the most productive receivers over the past two seasons and a reliable No. 1 threat for quarterback C.J. Stroud. He just wrapped up his fourth season with the franchise and though it was another campaign impacted by injury, he still managed to catch at least 68 passes for over 1000 yards for the second straight year.
Collins, who was on pace to set NFL records after totaling 567 yards through the first five games of the year, finished 68 catches on 99 targets, totaling 1,006 yards and seven touchdown receptions. His numbers would have reached new levels if not for the hamstring injury suffered during the first quarter of an October win over the Buffalo Bills.
Signed to a three-year extension, Collins is only getting started. Another season could do wonders for his career and he looks to make a jump from Pro Bowl pass-catcher to All-Pro receiver.
Below is a highlight reel of Collins’ best plays from 2024 with the defending AFC South champions.