Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud finally got his first passing touchdown of the season with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins to get Houston within three with a score of 24-21 right before halftime.
Here is a look at the touchdown, courtesy of the Houston Texans’ social media:
NICO! TOUCHDOWN!!
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 13, 2026
📺: @nfloncbs | @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/Rgl6SSBpX5
The touchdown was Collins’ third catch of the game. He is Houston’s leading receiver through the first half with 46 receiving yards.
Stroud also connected with Jaylin Noel for a 35-yard reception to set up the touchdown.
Houston will receive the second-half kickoff down by three.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: WATCH: Texans' C.J. Stroud connects with
Nico Collins for TD right before halftime
