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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Breece Hall vs Nico CollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Nico Collins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.7 PPG to Breece Hall's 11.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Nico Collins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Nico Collins (12.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Breece Hall (11.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBNew York Jets#20

Breece Hall

PPG

11.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,065

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

350

Bye

Week 13

WRHouston Texans#10PPG LEADER

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Breece Hall

Nico Collins

Head to Head

11.9 PPG12.7 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). Nico Collins: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #10 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Breece Hall vs Nico Collins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Breece Hall (RB, New York Jets) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Breece Hall averaged 11.9 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Nico Collins posted 12.7 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Breece Hall has his bye in Week 13, Nico Collins in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Breece Hall (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Nico Collins outscored Breece Hall by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Breece Hall played 16 games in 2025 compared to Nico Collins's 15. That durability gap means Breece Hall contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Nico Collins scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Nico Collins caught 71 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Breece Hall vs Nico Collins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Breece Hall	Nico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.9	12.7
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	190	191
Rushing Yards	1,065	15
Rush Yds/Game	66.6	1.0
Rushing TDs	4	1
Receptions	36	71
Receiving Yards	350	1,117
Targets	48	120
Total TDs	6	7
Age	25	27
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

Nico Collins outscored Breece Hall by 0.8 PPG in 2025 (12.7 to 11.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Breece Hall or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Breece Hall's 11.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Breece Hall and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Breece Hall and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.