Texans Gain Quick Lead vs. Colts on 75-Yard Pass From C.J. Stroud to Nico Collins

The Houston Texans fell behind early against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, but one play changed that tune quickly.

The Houston Texans fell behind to the Indianapolis Colts 3-0 after a methodical opening drive on Saturday night, but as soon as quarterback C.J. Stroud and company had the ball, that tune changed.

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Stroud connected with wide receiver Nico Collins from 75 yards out to give the Texans a 7-3 lead on their first play from scrimmage in the early portions of the first quarter. You can view the play below.

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This score answered a 56-yard scoring drive from the Colts that came on 11 plays to open the game, and the Texans defense forced a three-and-out on the next possession.

Saturday night's game between Houston and Indianapolis carries a lot of weight in the AFC playoff race, and the winner of the game could come away with an AFC South title, depending on the result of the Jacksonville Jaguars' game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

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