2023 Stats – 16 games, 16 receptions for 158 yards; one rush for four yards
Recipient of the PFWA’s George Halas Award, given to the NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed.
In his rookie campaign in 2023, it was clear at times that Metchie was shaking off rust from being off the football field since December 2021. But this offseason it was noticeable how much more comfortable, explosive and productive Metchie was in OTAs/minicamp practices. Now, we’ve seen guys follow up on great offseasons with TREMENDOUS seasons (A.J. Bouye in 2016 comes to mind) and we’ve seen too many other guys take the other path and not capitalize on a strong spring during the regular season in the fall. My bet would be on Metchie making his mark in 2024, in a loaded receiver group.
2023 Stats – 15 games, 80 receptions for 1,297 yards and eight TD; one rush for seven yards
– 8th in the league in 2023 in yardage (1,297)
– 7th in the league in 2023 in yardage per game (86.5)
– 5th in the league in 2023 in yards per catch (16.2), minimum 50 receptions
– Tied for 8th in the league in 2023 in touchdowns (8)
1x 1st Team All-AFC South – PFWA
If the first two years of Collins’ career were frustrating for him due to nagging injuries and the sort, then 2023 was the complete opposite.
Collins evolved into one of the most dangerous catch-and-run weapons/all-around receivers in the NFL.
The Colts have certainly cursed his name after Collins posted one of the greatest clutch Texans’ receiver performances of all-time in the “win-and-in” Week 18 matchup. Nine catches for 195 yards and a 75-yard TD on the first play from scrimmage.
As a result of his tremendous season, Collins was rewarded with a contract extension to keep him here for the foreseeable future. Now it’s key for Collins…
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