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Kyren Williams vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBLos Angeles RamsPPG LEADER
Kyren Williams
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 6
WRHouston Texans
Nico Collins
PPG
12.7
Games
15
Rec
71
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
6
Targets
120
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

14.4 PPG12.7 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Kyren Williams vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 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.

Kyren Williams has his bye in Week 6, Nico Collins in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams outscored Nico Collins by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (14.4 to 12.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyren Williams or Nico Collins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 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 Kyren Williams and Nico Collins average in 2025?

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 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 Kyren Williams and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?

Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.