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Dalton Schultz vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEHouston Texans
Dalton Schultz
PPG
8.0
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
777
Rec TDs
3
Targets
106
Bye
Week 14
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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8.0 PPG12.7 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Dalton Schultz vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 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.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Nico Collins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.7 points per game. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 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 Dalton Schultz or Nico Collins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 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 Dalton Schultz and Nico Collins average in 2025?

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

Do Dalton Schultz and Nico Collins share a bye week?

Yes, both Dalton Schultz and Nico Collins share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.