Denzel Ward Prepares for High-Stakes Shadow Matchup Against Nico Collins

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward is set for a key matchup against Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins on Sunday. Ward is putting together a first-team All-Pro caliber season, permitting just 18 catches for 129 yards across 349 coverage snaps while earning a 72.0-plus PFF coverage grade in all but one game. Ward has historically held the upper hand against Collins, limiting him to two catches for 53 yards over three prior games.