With five catches, including his first touchdown since he starred at Alabama, the wide receiver had his best day as a pro against the Lions on Sunday,

Twenty-three games and three years into an NFL career that's been an example of overcoming adversity, Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III found his way into the end zone for the very first time and made his head coach proud in the process.

After suffering a torn ACL, undergoing cancer treatment and fighting his way onto the roster in Year 3, John Metchie III scored a touchdown.

John Metchie III wasn't sure if he would ever play football again at one point. The Houston Texans wide receiver scored his first career NFL touchdown in the first half of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, a 15-yard pass from C.J. Stroud with 12 ...

The Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III’s journey through adversity culminated in a spectacular moment on Sunday Night Football, as the Texans receiver scored his first NFL touchdown, marking a significant milestone in his career and personal life.

Metchie missed his rookie season in 2022 while battling leukemia. The touchdown extended the Texans' lead to 23-7.

John Metchie III had a breakout game against the Lions on Sunday. Is he worth picking up in fantasy football? Carson Field discusses.

A second-round draft choice from Alabama in 2022, wide receiver John Metchie III scored his first NFL touchdown on Sunday night for the Houston Texans, continuing his comeback story from cancer. Metchie caught a third-and-10 pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 15-yard touchdown as the Texans took a 23-7 lead over the Detroit Lions.

John Metchie III was diagnosed with leukemia during his rookie season. Two and a half years later, he caught his first NFL touchdown.