Who Should I Start? Nico Collins or Puka Nacua

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
15.8 1.0 0.0 5.3 79.8 0.4

Nico Collins News

Nico Collins Set for Massive Volume in 2026

Sunday, August 23, 6:37 PM

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins could see a monster target share in 2026. In three seasons with quarterback C.J. Stroud, Collins has hauled in 219 of 328 passes for 3,420 yards and 21 touchdowns in 42 games, averaging 14.3 half-PPR fantasy points per game. With second-year receiver Jayden Higgins (knee) out for the season with a torn ACL and Tank Dell (knee) expected to be limited, Collins could have a massive target share in 2026. Collins has averaged 7.8 targets per game over the last three seasons, which would've ranked 18th in the NFL last season. There's a strong possibility that Collins ranks inside the Top 10 in targets this season, and with his elite efficiency and red zone ability, he could be in line for a big 2026 season.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
19.6 3.5 0.0 7.0 92.7 0.5

Puka Nacua News

Puka Nacua Has Civil Trial Moved to March of 2028

Saturday, August 22, 7:05 PM

Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua had his civil trial date moved to March 2028. Nacua faces a possible suspension for allegedly biting a woman and making antisemitic statements, allegations he has denied. While the NFL will conduct its own independent investigations, Nacua's suspension could be delayed until 2027 or 2028. In 2024, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice had his trial pushed back to the following season, suited up in Week 1, and was suspended before the 2025 season. Nacua has missed time during training camp due to groin soreness, and with the regular season just 19 days away from the Rams' game against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia, he will need to get on the field soon to be ready to go.

Nico Collins vs. Puka Nacua

Still trying to decide between Collins and Nacua? 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 15.8 points this week while Puka Nacua is projected to score 19.6 points.