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Nico Collins or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Nico Collins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson is a Minnesota Vikings tight end who averaged 5.8 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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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
TEMinnesota Vikings#30 TE
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
5.8
Games
15
Rec
51
Rec Yds
438
Rec TDs
3
Targets
66
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nico Collins vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatNico CollinsT.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)12.75.8
Games Played1515
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19187
Receptions7151
Rec/Game4.73.4
Receiving Yards1,117438
Rec Yds/Game74.529.2
Receiving TDs63
Targets12066
Target Share/Game8.04.4
Age2729
Experience4 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nico Collins or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Nico Collins and T.J. Hockenson 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 T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8.

Should I draft Nico Collins or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 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 Nico Collins and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.9 points per game.

When are Nico Collins and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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