Who Should I Start? Nico Collins or Bucky Irving


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
20.4 0.0 0.0 8.2 88.8 0.6

Nico Collins News

Nico Collins Targeted Early and Often in Joint Practice on Thursday

Friday, August 22, 2:59 PM

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was targeted by quarterback C.J. Stroud "all day" during the team's joint practice with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. In the four games before he injured his hamstring in Week 5 of 2024, Collins was averaging nearly 11 targets per contest. It appears the 26-year-old could be in line for a massive target share once again in 2025. Injuries have been an issue for Collins throughout his career so far, as he's missed 17 games across four NFL seasons. If he can stay on the field, Collins has a legitimate shot at being the overall WR1 in fantasy.


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
14.7 52.7 0.5 3.5 23.4 0.1

Bucky Irving News

Bucky Irving Rushes Eight Times

Sunday, August 17, 9:19 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving played the first three offensive drives during Saturday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Irving was one of the few offensive skill-position players to actually take the field on Saturday. The 22-year-old didn't have a ton of success as he rushed eight times for 12 yards on the ground. However, Irving made up for it with a 15-yard touchdown grab from Teddy Bridgewater. Irving is penciled in as the primary back in Tampa Bay with Rachaad White mixing in for carries as well.


Nico Collins vs. Bucky Irving

Still trying to decide between Collins and Irving? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Nico Collins is projected to score 20.4 points this week while Bucky Irving is projected to score 14.7 points.