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Brock Bowers vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TELas Vegas Raiders
Brock Bowers
PPG
12.0
Games
12
Rec
64
Rec Yds
680
Rec TDs
7
Targets
86
Bye
Week 10
WRHouston TexansPPG LEADER
Nico Collins
PPG
12.7
Games
15
Rec
71
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
6
Targets
120
Bye
Week 14

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12.0 PPG12.7 PPG
12 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Brock Bowers vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Brock Bowers (TE, Las Vegas Raiders) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 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.

Brock Bowers has his bye in Week 10, Nico Collins in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Nico Collins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.7 points per game. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Nico Collins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Brock Bowers's 12.0 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 Brock Bowers and Nico Collins average in 2025?

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.