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Nico Collins or Ricky PearsallWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Ricky Pearsall is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Nico Collins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 9 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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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
WRSan Francisco 49ers#52 WR
Ricky Pearsall
PPG
7.8
Games
9
Rec
36
Rec Yds
528
Targets
53
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nico Collins vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatNico CollinsRicky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)12.77.8
Games Played159
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19170
Receptions7136
Rec/Game4.74.0
Receiving Yards1,117528
Rec Yds/Game74.558.7
Receiving TDs60
Targets12053
Target Share/Game8.05.9
Age2726
Experience4 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nico Collins or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Nico Collins and Ricky Pearsall is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Nico Collins or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 across 9. 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 Nico Collins and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?▾

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

Do Nico Collins and Ricky Pearsall share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Nico Collins and Ricky Pearsall share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

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