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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Nico CollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Nico Collins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.7 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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. Dallas Goedert (10.3 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

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

Dallas Goedert

Nico Collins

Head to Head

10.3 PPG12.7 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 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 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Nico Collins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 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.

Dallas Goedert has his bye in Week 10, 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: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Nico Collins outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Nico Collins saw 120 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Nico Collins is 4 years younger than Dallas Goedert (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Nico Collins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Nico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	12.7
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	191
Receptions	60	71
Rec/Game	4.0	4.7
Receiving Yards	591	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	74.5
Receiving TDs	11	6
Targets	82	120
Target Share/Game	5.5	8.0
Age	31	27
Experience	7 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Nico Collins outscored Dallas Goedert by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (12.7 to 10.3). 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 Dallas Goedert or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.