Two Houston Texans received punishment from the NFL ahead of the regular-season finale against the Indianapolis Colts.

According to an announcement from the Texans, the team will be elevating veteran defensive tackle Leki Fotu leading into Week 18's game against the Colts. Houston will also be elevating third-year safety Kayvon Merriweather for the action against Indianapolis.

Either way, the scene showed Collins and his joyous and competitive nature in a nutshell. And with the playoffs near, the Texans will need that now more than ever. This article originally published at Nico Collins has arrived. Inside receiver's rise to NFL stardom in fifth season with Houston Texans.

Here's where the Texans stack up in FPI ratings entering their Week 16 showdown against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium.

The Houston Texans' star pass-rushing duo is dominating the NFL in one key statistic.

The Houston Texans have beaten the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on the road, clinching a playoff berth. The Texans scored 14 of their 20 points in the opening 10 minutes of the game, as C.J. Stroud hit Jayden Higgins for a 75-yard touchdown and then Jaylin Noel for a 43-yard score.

Derek Stingley Jr. and Will Anderson Jr. have been stars this season for the Houston Texans and ESPN is taking notice.

One NFL analyst shared his key to victory for the Houston Texans in Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.