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ESPN ranks five Texans players among top 100 ahead of season opener

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

ESPN ranks five Texans players among top 100 ahead of season opener

Summary

Five Houston Texans players earned spots on ESPN's top 100 list for the 2026 season. The group includes wide receiver Nico Collins at number 44, joined by defensive players Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., and Kamari Lassiter. Collins, a three-time Pro Bowler, remains the team's top receiving option following three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. With teammate Jayden Higgins ruled out for the year due to a torn ACL, offensive coordinator Nick Caley is expected to rely on a heavier workload for Collins. The team opens the regular season this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium.

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By the Numbers

•Nico Collins ranks number 44 on the ESPN top 100 list.
•Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., and Kamari Lassiter also made the list.
•Jayden Higgins will miss the entire season after sustaining a torn ACL.
•Houston Texans play the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium on Sunday.
•Nico Collins enters the season having recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in three straight seasons.

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