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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Nico Collins vs Omarion HamptonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to Nico Collins's 12.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Omarion Hampton (13.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Nico Collins (12.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRHouston Texans#10

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 8

RBLos Angeles Chargers#15PPG LEADER

Omarion Hampton

PPG

13.3

Games

Rush Yds

545

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Nico Collins

Omarion Hampton

Head to Head

12.7 PPG13.3 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Nico Collins: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #10 at the position). Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Nico Collins vs Omarion Hampton: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) against Omarion Hampton (RB, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Omarion Hampton posted 13.3 PPG across 9 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Nico Collins has his bye in Week 8, Omarion Hampton in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Omarion Hampton (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Omarion Hampton outscored Nico Collins by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nico Collins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. That durability gap means Nico Collins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Nico Collins scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Nico Collins saw 120 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Omarion Hampton is 4 years younger than Nico Collins (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nico Collins vs Omarion Hampton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nico Collins	Omarion Hampton
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.7	13.3
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	191	120
Rushing Yards	15	545
Rush Yds/Game	1.0	60.6
Rushing TDs	1	4
Receptions	71	32
Receiving Yards	1,117	192
Targets	120	35
Total TDs	7	5
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

13.3 PPG for Omarion Hampton versus 12.7 for Nico Collins in 2025. The baseline favors Omarion Hampton, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nico Collins or Omarion Hampton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 PPG compared to Nico Collins's 12.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Nico Collins and Omarion Hampton average in 2025?▾

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Nico Collins and Omarion Hampton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.