The All-Pro season for Nico Collins is upon us. Houston Texans fans can sit back and enjoy his dominance.
For the third consecutive regular season game, Collins looked unstoppable in space while helping Houston secure a 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. A week after totaling six catches for 117 yards, the 6-foot-4 pass-catcher hauled in eight catches for 135 yards and a touchdown.
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"He's a good player. I mean, really good player," Bears coach Matt Ebeflus said. "He got right behind our linebackers and into the second part of the coverage. He just took it in there. I could have called a better call. Wasn't crazy about the call. But, yeah, so we still fought back and had a chance."
Collins' success carried Houston to a victory, but was he the top target of Week 2? Every Tuesday, Texans Wire will give you the top 10 receiving performances of the week and keep track of Collins', plus Diggs and Tank Dell's dominance throughout the season.
1. Houston Texans WR Nico Collins
Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) runs with the ball after a reception during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Week 2 stats: 8 receptions, 10 targets, 135 yards, 16.9 yards per catch, 1 TD
Season stats: 14 receptions, 18 targets, 252 yards, 18 yards per catch, 1 TD
2. Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson
Jan 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks up into the crowd after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Week 2 stats: 4 receptions, 10 targets, 133 yards, 33.3 yards per catch, 1 TD
Season stats: 8 receptions, 13 targets, 192 yards, 24 yards per catch, 2 TDs
3. Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) reaches the ball over for a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Curl (3) during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024.
Week 2 stats: 4 receptions, 8 targets, 130 yards, 32.5 yards per catch, 2 TD
Season stats: 5 receptions, 11 targets, 134 yards, 26.8 yards per catch, 2 TD
4. Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Mecalf
Seahawks' D.K. Metcalf (14) carries the ball against the Eagles Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 in Philadelphia.
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Week 2 stats: 10 receptions, 14 targets, 129 yards, 12.9 yards per catch, 1 TD
Season stats: 13 receptions, 18 targets, 158 yards, 12.8 yards per catch, 1 TD
5. New York Giants WR Malik Nabers
Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) runs down the field pressured by Washington Comanders defensive back Juan Martin (20) in the first half at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Luke Johnson-Imagn Images
Week 2 stats: 10 receptions, 18 targets, 127 yards, 24.2 yards per catch, 1 TD
Season stats: 15 receptions, 25 targets, 193 yards, 12.9 yards per catch, 1 TD
6. Detriot Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones (40) reaches to break up a pass to Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Week 2 stats: 11 receptions, 19 targets, 119 yards, 10.8 yards per catch
Season stats: 14 receptions, 25 targets, 132 yards, 9.8 yards per catch
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin
Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) scores a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Week 2 stats: 7 receptions, 8 targets, 117 yards, 16.7 yards per catch, 1 TD
Season stats: 15 receptions, 16 targets, 200 yards, 13.3 yards per catch, 2 TDs
8. Seattle Sehawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Sep 8, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs past Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (0) to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Week 2 stats: 12 receptions, 16 targets, 117 yards, 9.8 yards per catch
Season stats: 14 receptions, 18 targets, 136 yards, 9.7 yards per catch
9. San Francisco 49ers Deebo Samuel Sr.
Sep 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (5) brings down Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) after a big gain in the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Week 2 stats: 8 receptions, 10 targets, 110 yards, 13.8 yards per catch
Season stats: 13 receptions, 19 targets, 164 yards,12.6 yards per catch
10. Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams
Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs the ball as Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) defends during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Week 2 stats: 9 receptions, 12 targets, 110 yards, 13.8 yards per catch
Season stats: 14 receptions, 18 targets, 169 yards, 12.9 yards per catch, 1 TD
Season Leaders
Nico Collins - 252 yards Chris Godwin - 200 yards Jameson Williams - 200 yards Malik Nabers - 193 yards Justin Jefferson - 192 yards Alec Pierce - 181 yards Rashee Rice - 178 yards Davante Adams - 169 yards Rashid Shaheed - 169 yards Deebo Samuel - 164 yards