Yahoo Sports NFL on Nico Collins
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Collins has missed time in 2026 but has been tremendously dynamic as usual when healthy. He's notched an 82.8 PFF receiving grade along with 2.10 yards per route run... Collins has been held to two catches for 53 yards over their three games facing one another, with Ward winning 75% of the reps in terms of being charted as open.
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Collins faces Ward, who has dominated their matchups; Collins held to 53 yards across three games.
Collins is second on the Texans in receptions (28) and first in receiving yards (384) and receiving touchdowns (4), but hasn't had an explosive game since early October when he torched the Dallas Cowboys with seven receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns. He faces Cleveland CB Denzel Ward, who has generally had Collins' number in their three career matchups; Collins has been held to two catches for 53 yards with Ward winning 75% of the reps in terms of being charted as open. Collins has notched an 82.8 PFF receiving grade along with 2.10 yards per route run, with his 82.4% contested catch rate ranking third-best among receivers with 35 or more targets.
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