Nico Collins Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 222 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
- Drafted
- 2021 R3, #89
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 21.2
- Pos rank
- WR63
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Cowboys, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 17th vs. WRs, neutral
Nico Collins Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
21.2 PPG
Played
1 game
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Nico Collins's 2026 Season, Week by Week
1 game played: one mid-range start. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BUF,21.2,WR8
- Week 2, Loss,vs CIN,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at IND,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DAL,NeutralCowboys vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at TEN,NeutralTitans vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at JAX,NeutralJaguars vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs NYG,FavorableGiants vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Nico Collins?
Collins is averaging 21.2 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 7 catches for 75 yards and 1 TD on 10 targets. That ranks WR63, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 70.0% of his targets at 7.5 yards per target. His quarterback has been C.J. Stroud.
His one game so far was a WR8 finish against the Bills. Two favorable matchups are coming: the Giants (8th vs. WRs) in Week 7 and the Colts (9th vs. WRs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Collins ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Nico Collins 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Bills | L 31–36 | 21.2 | WR8 |
| Total | 0–1 | 21.2 | WR63 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 1 | 10 | 7 | 75 | 1 | 21.2 | 21.2 | — |
| 2025 | HOU | 15 | 120 | 71 | 1,117 | 6 | 226.2 | 15.1 | WR8 |
| 2024 | HOU | 12 | 99 | 68 | 1,006 | 7 | 210.6 | 17.6 | WR23 |
| 2023 | HOU | 15 | 109 | 80 | 1,297 | 8 | 261.4 | 17.4 | WR12 |
| 2022 | HOU | 10 | 66 | 37 | 481 | 2 | 97.1 | 9.7 | WR77 |
| Career | 67 | 465 | 296 | 4,422 | 25 | 900.1 | 13.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The only knock is touchdown variance and quarterback play: he scored 8 in 2023 and just 6 in 2025 despite more targets, and his 180.4-point WR8 ceiling in 2023 shows the upside when everything clicks. Three straight seasons at or near top-20 production, with two top-10 finishes, make him a remarkably stable foundation piece. Behind him on the depth chart: Jared Wayne. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 2 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 14. Injury history
- 2025head1 game
- 2025anklePlayed through
- 2025head1 game
- 2024hamstring2 games
WRs like Nico Collins
Nico Collins Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Nico Collins in Week 4?
Nico Collins is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Cowboys, as the WR63 in PPR total points this season (21.2 a game). The Cowboys rank 17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Collins.
How many fantasy points is Nico Collins averaging in 2026?
Nico Collins is averaging 21.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 21.2 points across 1 game. His last game produced 21.2 points.
Where does Nico Collins rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Nico Collins ranks WR63 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Nico Collins worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Nico Collins is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 99% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Nico Collins's fantasy football role?
Nico Collins is the Texans' starting WR, with Jared Wayne behind him. He is averaging 10.0 targets a game, on 72% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Nico Collins's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Nico Collins's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cowboys (17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 at the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Jaguars (18th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Nico Collins 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Houston TexansTouchdowns account for 28% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 7
- Yards
- 75
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 10
10.7 Y/R70.0% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 7
- TD
- 0
1 Att7.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 21.2
- Pos rank
- WR63
21.2 Best Week 1 vs BUF
Advanced Receiving Stats
Collins is a downfield target (12.7 yards per target last season), with a 8.9% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 15 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 7.5 | — | 9.3 | 84th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.42 | — | 1.29 | 77th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.48 | 92nd |
| YAC per reception | 1.1 | — | 4.6 | 69th |
| Catch rate | 70.0% | — | 59.2% | 31st |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 8.9% | — | 22.9% | 89th |
| Snap share | 72.0% | — | 77.2% | 68th |
| Air-yards share | 10.6% | — | 33.5% | 88th |
| Red-zone targets | 2 | — | 18 | 94th |
| Route participation | — | — | 77.9% | 77th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 12.0 | — | 12.7 | 73rd |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (15 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Collins produces per route and draws a big target share.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 10.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
21.2
Fantasy PPG
10.0
Targets/g
75
Rec yds/g
Nico Collins career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 10 | 7 | 75 | 1 | 7 | 21.2 | 21.2 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 120 | 71 | 1,117 | 6 | 15 | 226.2 | 15.1 | WR8 |
| 2024 | 12 | 99 | 68 | 1,006 | 7 | 0 | 210.6 | 17.6 | WR23 |
| 2023 | 15 | 109 | 80 | 1,297 | 8 | 7 | 261.4 | 17.4 | WR12 |
| 2022 | 10 | 66 | 37 | 481 | 2 | 0 | 97.1 | 9.7 | WR77 |
| 2021 | 14 | 61 | 33 | 446 | 1 | 0 | 83.6 | 6.0 | WR86 |
| Career | 67 | 465 | 296 | 4,422 | 25 | 29 | 900.1 | 13.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.4
Career PPG
67 games over 6 seasons
76%
Availability
Share of team games he played
40%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
8.3
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Collins has averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game over 67 games and 6 seasons, with two top-12 finishes (2023, 2025). The average hides two careers: 15.4 a game in his five seasons with a starter's volume, 6.0 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 21.2 per game, up 6.1 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 10.0 targets a game against 8.0. His quarterback this season has been C.J. Stroud.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Collins's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,297Rec yards2023
- 8Rec TD2023
- 261.4Fantasy pts2023 · WR12
- 4,422Career rec yds2021–2026
WRs like Nico Collins
Nico Collins Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Nico Collins have in 2026?
Nico Collins has 21.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 21.2 per game across 1 game. That total ranks WR63 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Nico Collins have this season?
Nico Collins has 75 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 7 catches and 10 targets.
How many receptions does Nico Collins have this season?
Nico Collins has 7 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 7.0 a game, on 10 targets.
How many targets does Nico Collins have this season?
Nico Collins has drawn 10 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 10.0 a game, and caught 70% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Nico Collins have this season?
Nico Collins has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Nico Collins averaging?
Nico Collins is averaging 75.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 75 yards across 1 game.
How many yards per reception is Nico Collins averaging?
Nico Collins is averaging 10.7 yards per reception in 2026, 75 yards on 7 catches.
How many games has Nico Collins played in 2026?
Nico Collins has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 2 games to injury.
What were Nico Collins's stats last season?
In 2025, Nico Collins caught 71 of 120 targets for 1,117 yards and 6 touchdowns in 15 games. That was 226.2 PPR points (15.1 per game), a WR8 finish.
What are Nico Collins's career NFL stats?
Across 6 seasons and 67 games, Nico Collins has 296 catches for 4,422 yards and 25 touchdowns, for 900.1 PPR fantasy points (13.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Nico Collins have in his career?
Nico Collins has 26 touchdowns in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 25 receiving, over 67 games.
How many career receiving yards does Nico Collins have?
Nico Collins has 4,422 career receiving yards over 6 seasons, on 296 catches.
Nico Collins Game Log 2026
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
21.2
Targets/g
10.0
Rec/g
7.0
Rec yds/g
75.0
Yds/rec
10.7
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUF2nd | L 31-36 | 21.2 | 10 | 7 | 75 | 1 | 10.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | WR8 |
Week 1 · BUF · L 31-36 · 21.2 pts
How the 21.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One game in: a WR8 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Buffalo
7/10, 75 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 7 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Houston Texans vs New York Giants
Nico Collins Game Log 2023
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
17.4
Targets/g
7.3
Rec/g
5.3
Rec yds/g
86.5
Yds/rec
16.2
Across 15 games in 2023, Nico Collins has averaged 7.3 targets, 5.3 receptions and 17.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Nico Collins has finished as a top-12 WR in 5 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 9. The best week was Week 4 against PIT (35.8 points); the lowest was Week 14 against NYJ (2.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAL26th | L 9-25 | 14.0 | 11 | 6 | 80 | 0 | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR24 |
Week 1 · BAL · L 9-25 · 14.0 pts
How the 14.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | IND18th | L 20-31 | 27.6 | 9 | 7 | 146 | 1 | 20.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 2 · IND · L 20-31 · 27.6 pts
How the 27.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | JAX10th | W 37-17 | 5.4 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR77 |
Week 3 · JAX · W 37-17 · 5.4 pts
How the 5.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | PIT13th | W 30-6 | 35.8 | 9 | 7 | 168 | 2 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 4 · PIT · W 30-6 · 35.8 pts
How the 35.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | ATL25th | L 19-21 | 6.9 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR53 |
Week 5 · ATL · L 19-21 · 6.9 pts
How the 6.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | NO24th | W 20-13 | 13.0 | 6 | 4 | 80 | 0 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR31 |
Week 6 · NO · W 20-13 · 13.0 pts
How the 13.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | CAR31st | L 13-15 | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR67 |
Week 8 · CAR · L 13-15 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | TB6th | W 39-37 | 14.4 | 5 | 3 | 54 | 1 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR14 |
Week 9 · TB · W 39-37 · 14.4 pts
How the 14.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | ARI20th | W 21-16 | 13.5 | 11 | 7 | 65 | 0 | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR24 |
Week 11 · ARI · W 21-16 · 13.5 pts
How the 13.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | JAX10th | L 21-24 | 23.4 | 9 | 7 | 104 | 1 | 14.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 12 · JAX · L 21-24 · 23.4 pts
How the 23.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | DEN23rd | W 22-17 | 34.1 | 12 | 9 | 191 | 1 | 21.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 13 · DEN · W 22-17 · 34.1 pts
How the 34.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NYJ32nd | L 6-30 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR91 |
Week 14 · NYJ · L 6-30 · 2.3 pts
How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CLE30th | L 22-36 | 13.8 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR30 |
Week 16 · CLE · L 22-36 · 13.8 pts
How the 13.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | TEN7th | W 26-3 | 15.7 | 8 | 7 | 80 | 0 | 11.4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | WR22 |
Week 17 · TEN · W 26-3 · 15.7 pts
How the 15.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | IND18th | W 23-19 | 34.5 | 9 | 9 | 195 | 1 | 21.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 18 · IND · W 23-19 · 34.5 pts
How the 34.5 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Nine WR1 weeks, two WR2 weeks and four busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR7 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR24 · Wk 2 WR5 · Wk 3 WR77 · Wk 4 WR3 · Wk 5 WR53 · Wk 6 WR31 · Wk 8 WR67 · Wk 9 WR14 · Wk 11 WR24 · Wk 12 WR5 · Wk 13 WR3 · Wk 14 WR91 · Wk 16 WR30 · Wk 17 WR22 · Wk 18 WR3
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week at Indianapolis
9/9, 195 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Tennessee
7/8, 80 yds. 1 carry, 7 rush yds.
Just 10.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Cleveland
4/6, 18 yds, 1 TD.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Jets
1/1, 13 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Denver
9/12, 191 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Jacksonville
7/9, 104 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Arizona
7/11, 65 yds.
Just 5.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Tampa Bay
3/5, 54 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
4/6, 30 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. New Orleans
4/6, 80 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Atlanta
3/4, 39 yds.
Just 9.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a win
7/9, 168 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Jacksonville
2/3, 34 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Indianapolis
7/9, 146 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Baltimore
6/11, 80 yds.
Just 7.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WRs like Nico Collins
Nico Collins Game Log FAQ
How did Nico Collins do in his last game?
Nico Collins scored 21.2 PPR points in Week 1 against the Bills, a 36–31 loss, a WR8 finish. He caught 7 of 10 targets for 75 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for 7 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Nico Collins score in his last game?
Nico Collins scored 21.2 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 1 against the Bills, a WR8 finish for the week.
How many receiving yards did Nico Collins have in his last game?
Nico Collins had 75 receiving yards on 7 catches in Week 1 against the Bills, from 10 targets.
How many touchdowns did Nico Collins score in his last game?
Nico Collins scored 1 touchdown in Week 1 against the Bills: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Nico Collins have in his last game?
Nico Collins caught 7 of 10 targets for 75 yards in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many games has Nico Collins scored a touchdown in this season?
Nico Collins has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 1 game this season, most recently in Week 1.
Can I see Nico Collins's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Collins's weekly results from any season from 2021 through 2025.
Nico Collins Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR8 last season at 15.1 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 1 game he's WR63 at 21.2 PPR points per game, against 15.1 over 15 games last season (WR8). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 15th of 142 in target volume (21.7% target share), 15th of 142 in downfield role (32.1% air-yards share) and 11th of 142 in efficiency (2.48 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. C.J. Stroud is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Jared Wayne next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Giants in Week 7 (8th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Collins remains one of the most efficient high-volume receivers in football, and 2025 reinforced his alpha status: 15 games, a 21.7 percent target share, 120 targets, 71 catches for 1,117 yards and 6 scores, 155.2 fantasy points and a WR8 finish by our rank. His 2.48 yards per route and 0.55 WOPR confirm he is the unquestioned focal point in Houston, while a microscopic 0.8 percent drop rate (one drop on 72 catchable balls) shows elite hands.
The only knock is touchdown variance and quarterback play: he scored 8 in 2023 and just 6 in 2025 despite more targets, and his 180.4-point WR8 ceiling in 2023 shows the upside when everything clicks. Three straight seasons at or near top-20 production, with two top-10 finishes, make him a remarkably stable foundation piece. Draft him confidently as a back-end WR1 and locked weekly starter, with legitimate top-five upside if the touchdowns and target volume both peak together.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 12.7
- Drop rate
- 0.8%
- Red-zone targets
- 18
- Route participation
- 73.9%
- YAC per reception
- 4.6
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Giants in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 DAL, 17thWk 5 TEN, 14thWk 6 JAX, 18thWk 7 NYG, 8th
- Heavy target volume21.7% target share, 15th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role32.1% air-yards share, 15th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityJared Wayne is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
WRs like Nico Collins
Nico Collins Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Nico Collins's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Nico Collins projects as an efficient depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (2.48 yards per route run, 11th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Nico Collins's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Nico Collins is the WR63 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Nico Collins's projected role going forward?
Nico Collins is the listed starting WR, with Jared Wayne next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
What is Nico Collins's fantasy football upside?
Nico Collins's upside: his ceiling this season is 21.2 PPR points (Week 1, WR8), his efficiency (2.48 yards per route run, 11th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Giants in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Nico Collins's fantasy value?
Nico Collins's risks: Jared Wayne is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Nico Collins's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 0 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Nico Collins Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs DAL, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Full | Due Fri |
| Week 3@ IND, Sep 27 | Hamstring | — | — | DNP | Out |
| Week 2vs CIN, Sep 20 | Hamstring | — | — | DNP | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Seven logged injuries in six seasons. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 4 games.
Durability
72/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Foot injury · 2022
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 1 | 4 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 3 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 2 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 2 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 1 |
| Concussion | 1 | 1 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 13 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Ankle in 2025, 1 game missed
- 13 games in 6 seasons, 4 of them in 2022
- 7 injuries spread across 7 body parts
Nico Collins Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Ankle Played through
Was dealing with an ankle injury but was a full participant in practice ahead of the Week 12 game against the Bills.
- 2025
Concussion 1 game
Sustained a concussion that forced him to miss one game. Suffered a concussion in the Wild Card victory over the Steelers and was ruled out for the following Divisional Round game against the Patriots.
- 2024
Hamstring 2 games
Suffered a hamstring injury in Week 5 against the Bills and was considered week-to-week, missing the following two games.
- 2023
Calf 1 game
A calf injury kept him out of the Week 10 contest and he was listed as questionable for Weeks 15 and 16.
- 2022
Foot 4 games
A foot injury caused him to be placed on Injured Reserve, ending his season after Week 13.
- 2022
Groin 2 games
Dealt with a groin injury around mid-season that caused him to miss two games.
- 2021
Shoulder 3 games
Sustained a shoulder injury in the season opener that led to him being placed on Injured Reserve for three games.
If Collins Misses Time
Next man up: Jared Wayne
Jared Wayne is next on the Texans depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Collins misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and C.J. Stroud would lose one of his main options.
WRs like Nico Collins
Nico Collins Injury FAQ
Is Nico Collins injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Nico Collins is active with no injury designation. He has missed 2 games this season.
Is Nico Collins playing this week?
Nico Collins has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Cowboys on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Nico Collins practice today?
Nico Collins was a full participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri full.
Has Nico Collins missed any games this season?
Yes. Nico Collins has missed 2 games in 2026 and played in 1.
What is Nico Collins's injury history?
Nico Collins has 7 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 13 games in all: 4 for a foot injury in 2022, 3 for a shoulder injury in 2021, 2 for a hamstring injury in 2024, 2 for a groin injury in 2022, 1 for a concussion in 2025 and 1 for a calf injury in 2023. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Nico Collins's most recent injury?
Nico Collins's most recent logged injury was an ankle injury in Week 11 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Nico Collins have any recurring injuries?
No. Nico Collins's seven logged injuries were to seven different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Nico Collins's worst injury?
Nico Collins's longest absence came from a foot injury in 2022, which cost him 4 games of the 13 he has missed in his career.
Latest Nico Collins News & Updates
Cleared to play Sunday (opens in new tab)
Will suit up Sunday after being cleared.
Fantasy take: He carries no injury designation for Week 4 so far.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 4Oct 4
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practicing again Friday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Friday, trending toward playing.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially limited Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Opened the practice week with a limited session Wednesday.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practicing Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Wednesday, a positive sign for his availability.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Coach 'hopeful' for Week 4 return (opens in new tab)
Could return Week 4, with coach expressing optimism about his status.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 3Sep 27L 17–19 @ IND
Fantasy impact: Negative. May return in Week 4 (opens in new tab)
Could be back from injury as early as Week 4.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Officially held out Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Did not practice Wednesday; monitor practice participation for status.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Not seen at practice (opens in new tab)
Absent from practice, worth monitoring his status ahead of the next game.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 6–20 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Could miss two games (opens in new tab)
May sit out the next two games.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Ruled out for Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Will not play in Week 2, leaving a void in the receiving corps.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Not spotted at Friday's practice (opens in new tab)
Absent from Friday's session, raising questions about his availability.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Listed as non-participant (opens in new tab)
Did not practice, putting his status in question.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Injury seemingly not serious (opens in new tab)
Appears to have avoided a serious injury; could be good news for his availability.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Slated for tests on hamstring injury (opens in new tab)
Facing hamstring tests with his status uncertain pending results.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Limited by hamstring injury (opens in new tab)
Dealing with a hamstring issue; monitor his practice status and availability going forward.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 31–36 vs BUF
Fantasy impact: Positive. Collins delivers WR1 week vs. Buffalo
21.2 fantasy points · WR8
Collins caught 7 of 10 targets for 75 yards and one touchdown in the 36–31 loss vs. Buffalo. That was 27% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Texans Teammates News
Updates on Collins's quarterback and target competition.
- C.J. Stroud: Two TDs, two fumbles in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Extension talks paused (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Leads TD drive in brief outing (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Change in plans for Thursday's contest (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Strong offseason, per OC (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Nico Collins News FAQ
What is the latest news on Nico Collins?
The latest Collins update, from October 2: Cleared to play Sunday. Will suit up Sunday after being cleared.
How does the latest Nico Collins news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: He carries no injury designation for Week 4 so far. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Nico Collins sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Collins: Practicing Wednesday (September 30). Back at practice Wednesday, a positive sign for his availability.
Nico Collins Bio
Nico Collins is a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 12. Born March 19, 1999, in Pinson, AL, he attended Clay-Chalkville and played college football at Michigan.
The Houston Texans selected Collins in round 3, pick 89, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Carolina Panthers on April 30, 2021. He was traded to the Houston Texans on April 30, 2021.
In 67 regular-season games since 2021, he has caught 296 passes for 4,422 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Houston Texans Current team2021–present
Selected in round 3, pick 89, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 60 of 67 games.
College: Michigan
Transactions
- ActivatedActivated by the Houston Texans.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Houston Texans.
- ContractSigned a three-year, $72.75 million contract extension with the Houston Texans.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Houston Texans.
- ActivatedActivated by the Houston Texans.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Houston Texans.
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
- TradedTraded by the Cleveland Browns to the Carolina Panthers for LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and LB Derrick Barnes.
- TradedTraded by the Carolina Panthers to the Houston Texans for WR Dez Fitzpatrick, DT Daviyon Nixon and a 2022 fourth-round pick.
- DraftedSelected by the Houston Texans in round 3, pick 89.
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About Nico Collins: Bio FAQ
How old is Nico Collins?
Nico Collins is 27 years old. He was born on March 19, 1999. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Nico Collins?
Nico Collins is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 222 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
How much does Nico Collins weigh?
Nico Collins weighs 222 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Nico Collins wear?
Nico Collins wears number 12 for the Houston Texans. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Nico Collins play?
Nico Collins plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans, wearing number 12. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Nico Collins play for?
Nico Collins plays for the Houston Texans as a wide receiver. He has been with the Texans since 2021.
Where did Nico Collins go to college?
Nico Collins played college football at Michigan, after attending Clay-Chalkville (AL). The Houston Texans drafted him out of Michigan in 2021.
When was Nico Collins drafted?
The Houston Texans selected Nico Collins in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 89th overall pick, out of Michigan.
What round was Nico Collins drafted in?
Nico Collins was a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, taken 89th overall by the Houston Texans.
What pick was Nico Collins in the NFL Draft?
Nico Collins was the 89th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, selected by the Houston Texans in the third round.
Where is Nico Collins from?
Nico Collins went to high school in Alabama, at Clay-Chalkville, before playing college football at Michigan.
When is Nico Collins's birthday?
Nico Collins's birthday is March 19. He was born on March 19, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Nico Collins been in the NFL?
2026 is Nico Collins's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021 as a third-round pick of the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What teams has Nico Collins played for?
Nico Collins has played for the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did Nico Collins enter the NFL?
Nico Collins entered the NFL in 2021, when the Houston Texans drafted him in the third round. 2026 is his 6th season.