WR · Houston Texans · bye week 8
Nico Collins
Nico Collins fantasy outlook for week 9 at LAC. Chance to play: 100%.
This week's projection and range of outcomes
| Scoring | Projection | 80% range (P10 to P90) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 11.0 | 2.5 to 20.1 | WR11 |
| Half PPR | 13.6 | 3.8 to 23.6 | WR11 |
| PPR | 16.2 | 4.9 to 27.5 | WR10 |
The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
Matchup
- Game: at LAC
- Line: HOU −5.5, O/U 41.5
- HOU implied total: 23.5
- LAC allow the 8th-fewest WR points (−1.1 a game, schedule-adjusted)
Recent usage
| Week | Opponent | Snap share | Targets | Carries | Points (half PPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | DAL | 69% | 8 | — | 27.3 |
| Week 5 | TEN | 71% | 7 | — | 8.1 |
| Week 6 | JAX | 73% | 5 | 1 | 9.4 |
| Week 7 | NYG | 67% | 5 | — | 1.6 |
Season range
64.1 points so far; 202.0 projected for the season (80% range 169.4 to 234.6, half PPR, 10 games left).
Nico Collins 2026 game log and weekly projections
Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.
| Week | Opponent | Points | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs BUF | 17.7 | 13.7 | WR9 |
| Week 2 | vs CIN | — | — | — |
| Week 3 | @ IND | — | — | — |
| Week 4 | vs DAL | 27.3 | 15.8 | WR3 |
| Week 5 | @ TEN | 8.1 | 14.9 | WR37 |
| Week 6 | @ JAX | 9.4 | 15.5 | WR32 |
| Week 7 | vs NYG | 1.6 | 14.4 | WR78 |
| Week 8 | Bye | — | — | — |
| Week 9 | @ LAC | — | 13.6 | upcoming |
| Week 10 | @ CLE | — | 13.8 | upcoming |
| Week 11 | vs IND | — | 14.5 | upcoming |
| Week 12 | vs BAL | — | 14.2 | upcoming |
| Week 13 | @ PIT | — | 14.7 | upcoming |
| Week 14 | @ WAS | — | 15.8 | upcoming |
| Week 15 | vs JAX | — | 14.3 | upcoming |
| Week 16 | @ PHI | — | 13.8 | upcoming |
| Week 17 | @ GB | — | 14.5 | upcoming |
| Week 18 | vs TEN | — | 15.0 | upcoming |
Nico Collins 2026 stats and fantasy points
64.1 half-PPR points in 5 games (12.8 a game), WR30 so far. PPR 76.1, standard 52.1.
| Stat | Total | Per game |
|---|---|---|
| Targets | 35 | 7.0 |
| Receptions | 24 | 4.8 |
| Receiving yards | 329 | 65.8 |
| Receiving TDs | 3 | 0.6 |
| Carries | 2 | 0.4 |
| Rushing yards | 12 | 2.4 |
Nico Collins rest of season outlook
Margin projects 144.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (14.4 a game), WR8 the rest of the way. PPR 171.5, standard 116.8.
His outlook is better than his start (WR30 to date, WR8 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.
Start or sit Nico Collins in week 9?
Start. Nico Collins is WR11 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.3 half-PPR points; Margin gives Nico Collins a 63% chance to score at least that.
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Questions
What is Nico Collins's fantasy projection for week 9?
13.6 half-PPR points (16.2 PPR, 11.0 standard), with an 80% range of 3.8 to 23.6.
Should I start Nico Collins in week 9?
Start. Nico Collins is WR11 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.3 half-PPR points; Margin gives Nico Collins a 63% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points has Nico Collins scored in 2026?
64.1 half-PPR points in 5 games (12.8 per game), WR30 at his position; 76.1 in PPR and 52.1 in standard.
What is Nico Collins's rest of season outlook?
Margin projects 144.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (14.4 a game), WR8 the rest of the way. PPR 171.5, standard 116.8.
Should I trade for Nico Collins?
His outlook is better than his start (WR30 to date, WR8 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.
Is Nico Collins injured?
Nico Collins has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.
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