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Derrick Henry vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBBaltimore RavensPPG LEADER
Derrick Henry
PPG
16.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,595
Rush TDs
16
Rec
15
Rec Yds
150
Bye
Week 14
WRHouston Texans
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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16.0 PPG12.7 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Derrick Henry vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 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

16.0 PPG for Derrick Henry versus 12.7 for Nico Collins in 2025. The baseline favors Derrick Henry, 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 Derrick Henry or Nico Collins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 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 Derrick Henry and Nico Collins average in 2025?

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 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 3.3 points per game.

Do Derrick Henry and Nico Collins share a bye week?

Yes, both Derrick Henry and Nico Collins share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.