Jayden Higgins vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Nico Collins put up 12.7 fantasy points per game for the Houston Texans in 2025, while Jayden Higgins managed 6.4 across 17 games with the Houston Texans. A 6.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.
That 6.3-point weekly advantage for Nico Collins is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Target volume is the story here. Nico Collins saw 120 targets in 2025, while Jayden Higgins drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Nico Collins, even in weeks where Jayden Higgins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.
