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DeVonta Smith or Nico CollinsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: DeVonta Smith is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

DeVonta Smith is a Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 17 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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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#34 WR
DeVonta Smith
PPG
9.6
Games
17
Rec
77
Rec Yds
1,008
Rec TDs
4
Targets
113
Bye
Week 10
WRHouston Texans#10 WR
Nico Collins
PPG
12.7
Games
15
Rec
71
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
6
Targets
120
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DeVonta Smith vs Nico Collins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDeVonta SmithNico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)9.612.7
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)163191
Receptions7771
Rec/Game4.54.7
Receiving Yards1,0081,117
Rec Yds/Game59.374.5
Receiving TDs46
Targets113120
Target Share/Game6.68.0
Age2727
Experience4 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for DeVonta Smith 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, DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Nico Collins averaged 12.7.

Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 17 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 DeVonta Smith and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are DeVonta Smith and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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