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Jameson Williams vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRDetroit Lions

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 5

WRHouston TexansPPG LEADER

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 14

Head to Head

11.0 PPG12.7 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Jameson Williams vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jameson Williams (Detroit Lions) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.0 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Nico Collins (Houston Texans) came in at 12.7 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Nico Collins carries a 1.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jameson Williams turned 102 targets into 1117 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Nico Collins converted 120 looks into 1117 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jameson Williams sits Week 5 while Nico Collins is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Nico Collins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.7 points per game. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 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 Jameson Williams or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Jameson Williams's 11.0 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 Jameson Williams and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 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 1.7 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 5, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Nico Collins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Nico Collins outscored Jameson Williams by 1.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.