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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Nico CollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Nico Collins's 12.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, D'Andre Swift (13.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Nico Collins (12.7 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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RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

WRHouston Texans#10

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Nico Collins

Head to Head

13.2 PPG12.7 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 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.

D'Andre Swift vs Nico Collins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 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.

D'Andre Swift 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: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Nico Collins by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Nico Collins's 15. That durability gap means D'Andre Swift contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•D'Andre Swift scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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

D'Andre Swift vs Nico Collins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Nico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	12.7
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	191
Rushing Yards	1,087	15
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	1.0
Rushing TDs	9	1
Receptions	34	71
Receiving Yards	299	1,117
Targets	48	120
Total TDs	10	7
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

13.2 PPG for D'Andre Swift versus 12.7 for Nico Collins in 2025. The baseline favors D'Andre Swift, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Nico Collins's 12.7 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 D'Andre Swift and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 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 0.5 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) 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.