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James Conner or Nico CollinsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

James Conner is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 11.0 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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RBArizona Cardinals
James Conner
PPG
11.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
752
Rush TDs
5
Rec
28
Rec Yds
218
Bye
Week 11
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

James Conner vs Nico Collins: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames ConnerNico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)11.012.7
Games Played1415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)154191
Rushing Yards75215
Rush Yds/Game53.71.0
Rushing TDs51
Receptions2871
Receiving Yards2181,117
Targets0120
Total TDs67
Age-27
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Conner or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Conner 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, James Conner averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Nico Collins averaged 12.7.

Should I draft James Conner or Nico Collins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Conner averaged 11.0 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 James Conner and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

James Conner averaged 11.0 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 1.7 points per game.

When are James Conner and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Conner (ARI) has a bye in Week 11, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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