Wide receiver Nico Collins was only targeted four times in the Houston Texans’ win against the Los Angeles Chargers. But he made the most of all his targets with four receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown.
His touchdown came in the third quarter to extend Houston’s lead to 31-9. But it was no ordinary 13-yard scoring drive. Collins made one of the best catches of any player this season, falling into the ball to make the impressive catch.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud is still impressed despite not being happy with his pass on that play.
"I don't think it was a great ball. I thought Nico made me look good. It was a great catch by him and he's that type of player,” Stroud said. “He just needs a chance to touch the ball and he can come down with some
catches that you'd be like, 'Wow, that was one of the coolest catches I've ever seen.' We have to find more ways to get him more touches. A lot of teams have been keying in on double teaming him. I thought the other guys took advantage of the one-on-ones, but we have to find ways to get 'Nic' the ball some more."
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Collins is actually third on the team in targets, although that is partially because he missed two games. However, he does have the most receiving yards and touchdows of anyone on Houston’s roster.
The Texans will need Collins to be more involved when they take on the Cleveland Browns this Sunday.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans QB CJ Stroud reacts to WR Nico Collins' insane TD vs Chargers
