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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jerry Jeudy vs Nico CollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Nico Collins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.7 PPG to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Nico Collins is the better fantasy play this season.

Nico Collins has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (12.7 to 10.1), and Nico Collins's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jerry Jeudy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRCleveland Browns#99

Jerry Jeudy

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

845

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 10

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

Jerry Jeudy

Nico Collins

Head to Head

10.1 PPG12.7 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jerry Jeudy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Nico Collins: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jerry Jeudy is producing at 46% of elite pace and Nico Collins at 58%. That ranking gap means Nico Collins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jerry Jeudy vs Nico Collins: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jerry Jeudy (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.1 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 2.6-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. Jerry Jeudy turned 108 targets into 845 yards and 3 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.

One scheduling note: Jerry Jeudy is off Week 10 and Nico Collins Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Jerry Jeudy (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Nico Collins outscored Jerry Jeudy by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jerry Jeudy played 17 games in 2025 compared to Nico Collins's 15. That durability gap means Jerry Jeudy contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Nico Collins scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Nico Collins saw 120 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jerry Jeudy vs Nico Collins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jerry Jeudy	Nico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	12.7
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	172	191
Receptions	68	71
Rec/Game	4.0	4.7
Receiving Yards	845	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	49.7	74.5
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	108	120
Target Share/Game	6.4	8.0
Age	-	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Nico Collins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.7 points per game. Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 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 2.6 points per game.

When are Jerry Jeudy and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jerry Jeudy (CLE) 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.

Is Jerry Jeudy or Nico Collins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Nico Collins outscored Jerry Jeudy by 2.6 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.