The Houston Texans wide receiver hopes to follow “real sad” situation with playoff-clinching victory on Saturday.

Houston has allowed the second-fewest yards and lowest EPA per play, surrendered the fewest points per game, and ranks second in turnover differential. The Texans also lead the NFL in pass-rush win rate, rank second in run-stop win rate, and have faced the fourth-toughest schedule by DVOA.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a 23-yard pass to wide receiver Nico Collins. Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a 7-yard loss.

Collins met pregame on the field with the family of Adrian Gonzalez, a 12-year-old Texans fan with cerebral palsy. Gonzalez was a member of the Make-A-Wish program and a massive Texans' fan, though his wish was never realized as he died in September; his family burying him in a Texans jersey.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a 15-yard pass to wide receiver Nico Collins. Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. sack Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a 6-yard loss.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins was paid a visit by the NFL fine police. The league fined the Pro Bowl selection $14,491 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Recommended Videos It was for a ‘violent gesture,’ according to the NFL ...