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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Nico CollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Nico Collins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.7 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 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. Hunter Henry (8.8 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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TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

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

Hunter Henry

Nico Collins

Head to Head

8.8 PPG12.7 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 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) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Hunter Henry vs Nico Collins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 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.

Hunter Henry has his bye in Week 11, Nico Collins in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Nico Collins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Hunter Henry is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Hunter Henry (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 Hunter Henry by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Nico Collins's 15. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Hunter Henry scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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 Hunter Henry (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Nico Collins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Nico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	12.7
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	191
Receptions	60	71
Rec/Game	3.5	4.7
Receiving Yards	768	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	74.5
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	87	120
Target Share/Game	5.1	8.0
Age	31	27
Experience	9 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

12.7 PPG for Nico Collins versus 8.8 for Hunter Henry in 2025. The baseline favors Nico Collins, 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 Hunter Henry or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Hunter Henry's 8.8 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 Hunter Henry and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 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 3.9 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.