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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Brian Thomas Jr. or Nico CollinsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brian Thomas Jr. is a Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver who averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Nico Collins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#47 WR

Brian Thomas Jr.

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

707

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRHouston Texans#10 WR

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Nico Collins: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brian Thomas Jr.	Nico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	12.7
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	191
Receptions	48	71
Rec/Game	3.4	4.7
Receiving Yards	707	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	50.5	74.5
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	91	120
Target Share/Game	6.5	8.0
Age	24	27
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brian Thomas Jr. and Nico Collins is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Nico Collins averaged 12.7.

Should I draft Brian Thomas Jr. or Nico Collins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Nico Collins averaged 12.7 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brian Thomas Jr. and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.