Stroud connected with Collins on a five-yard TD in the Texans’ first seam of action, finishing 6-of-8 for 44 yards with a TD and no turnover-worthy throws. The pairing flashed early chemistry, hinting at a Week 1 floor for Collins in a Houston attack that looked efficient on its first two drives. Young’s Panthers offered a glimmer but were limited by the game plan, while Stingley Jr. showed up in limited action, forcing an incompletion on his lone target.

Houston’s pass rush and coverage made an impression: Hunter and Anderson Jr. combined for multiple pressures, and To’oTo’o logged 19 snaps with solid coverage (11 plays), allowing 18 yards on two targets. PFF graders will finalize the rest tomorrow, but the early snap data and standout performances point to a Texans defense that could be a fantasy asset this season. PFF+ is pushing deeper analysis with tools that fantasy players crave, and the earlybird code remains active for $20 off.