The late heroics from C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins drew comparisons to a legendary sports duo after the Texans beat the Raiders for their seventh straight win.

C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans got a significant victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16, despite not playing their best.

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The offense has had its ups and downs this season, but since Stroud returned from a concussion that he suffered in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos, the unit has begun to find its footing.Stroud has helped propel the offense toward a more balanced attack that delivers explosiveness in the run and pass games.

That doesn't mean the former Stanford Cardinal is having a down year either; the Texans tight end is, in fact, leading the team with 70 catches. Schultz could well be the Texans' unsung hero on the offensive side of the ball, but starting quarterback C.J. Stroud really values the chemistry he enjoys with his teammate.

Houston got going immediately with its fastest score of the season when Stroud connected with Nico Collins on a 57-yard touchdown strike on the second play of the game. Collins took the short throw, escaped two diving defenders at around the 40 and ran untouched into the end zone for the score.

CJ Stroud and Nico Collins banded together to create this highlight that ended with a big gain during the Texans' matchup against the Chiefs.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud connects with wide receiver Jayden Higgins for a 17-yard gain to move the chains on third-and-5 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans got some revenge against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14.