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Kenneth Gainwell vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Kenneth Gainwell
PPG
10.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
537
Rush TDs
5
Rec
73
Rec Yds
486
Bye
Week 11
WRHouston TexansPPG LEADER
Nico Collins
PPG
12.7
Games
15
Rec
71
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
6
Targets
120
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

10.9 PPG12.7 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Kenneth Gainwell vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 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.

Kenneth Gainwell has his bye in Week 11, Nico Collins in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Nico Collins at 12.7 PPG, 1.8 points per game above Kenneth Gainwell's 10.9. 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 Kenneth Gainwell or Nico Collins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Kenneth Gainwell's 10.9 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 Kenneth Gainwell and Nico Collins average in 2025?

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 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 1.8 points per game.

When are Kenneth Gainwell and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?

Kenneth Gainwell (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.