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In a thrilling matchup against the Chicago Bears, the Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud connected with wide receiver Nico Collins for a 28-yard touchdown, putting the Texans ahead 10-3. Despite an earlier penalty against Collins, he redeemed himself with the touchdown catch, showcasing the strong chemistry between the duo. Stroud's performance included four completions on deep passes, highlighting his effectiveness in the game.
- C.J. Stroud continues to excel in deep passing, showing impressive stats in his young career.
- Nico Collins is emerging as a reliable target for Stroud, proving his worth after a penalty.
C.J. Stroud | QB
Breakout
Week 2
85 pass yards
1 pass TDs
0- Stroud completed four of his first five passes for 85 yards and a touchdown on deep throws.
- He has now thrown 14 touchdown passes against zone coverage since entering the league.
Nico Collins | WR
Breakout
Pickup
Week 2
1 receptions
1 targets
28 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Collins caught a 28-yard touchdown pass, redeeming himself after an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
- Last week, he had an impressive 117 receiving yards against the Colts.
Houston Texans
- The Texans' offense is showing signs of improvement with Stroud and Collins leading the way.
- Stroud's ability to connect on deep passes is a positive sign for the team's offensive strategy.
Chicago Bears
- The Bears' defense struggled against deep passes, allowing Stroud to capitalize.
- Discipline issues, such as penalties, may have impacted their performance.