On an afternoon that watched Nico Collins cross the single-season 1,000-yard barrier for the third straight season, Houston’s gamebreaking wideout made certain that it wouldn’t be his afternoon’s only highlight. On a mission to strengthen the Texans’ postseason hopes from the outset, Collins set the tone just 40 seconds in, as he turned a slant pattern into a 57-yard catch-and-run touchdown. The end result was exactly what Collins and the hometown fans would’ve hoped, as they conquered the Arizona Cardinals for a 40-20 win on Dec. 14, 2025; a catalyst throughout, Collins starred through three receptions, 85 yards, and two touchdowns.