Texans Top Cardinals 40-20; Collins Hits 1,000 Yards

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins reached 1,000 receiving yards for the third consecutive season, hauling in 85 yards and two touchdowns in a 40-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at NRG Stadium. The win extended Houston's winning streak to six games and strengthened their hold on the AFC's final wild-card spot with three weeks left in the regular season.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud orchestrated the offense efficiently, completing 22 of 29 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns without any turnover-worthy plays. His connection with Collins proved pivotal early, as the duo connected on a 57-yard touchdown strike on the second play of the game, giving the Texans a quick 9-5 lead. Collins added a 4-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter to cap his milestone performance, finishing with three catches for the day and boosting his season totals to 64 receptions, 1,001 yards and six scores.

The Cardinals, mired in a six-game losing streak, struggled defensively, allowing 40 points for the second time in their past seven outings. Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw for multiple touchdowns but could not overcome the Texans' balanced attack. Houston's...