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Jonathan Taylor vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBIndianapolis ColtsPPG LEADER
Jonathan Taylor
PPG
20.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,585
Rush TDs
18
Rec
46
Rec Yds
378
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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20.0 PPG12.7 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Jonathan Taylor vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 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

The 2025 numbers favor Jonathan Taylor at 20.0 PPG, 7.3 points per game above Nico Collins's 12.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Nico Collins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 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 Jonathan Taylor and Nico Collins average in 2025?

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 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 7.3 points per game.

Do Jonathan Taylor and Nico Collins share a bye week?

Yes, both Jonathan Taylor 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.