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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mack Hollins vs Malik NabersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy play this season.

Malik Nabers is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.0 PPG and 271 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Mack Hollins (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Malik Nabers as the starter and Mack Hollins as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRNew England Patriots#99

Mack Hollins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

550

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Mack Hollins

Malik Nabers

Head to Head

6.0 PPG12.0 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mack Hollins is producing at 27% of elite pace and Malik Nabers at 55%. That ranking gap means Malik Nabers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mack Hollins vs Malik Nabers: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Malik Nabers put up 12.0 fantasy points per game for the New York Giants in 2025, while Mack Hollins managed 6.0 across 15 games with the New England Patriots. A 6.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

A 6.0-PPG gap gives Malik Nabers the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Mack Hollins saw 65 targets in 2025, while Malik Nabers drew 35. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Mack Hollins, even in weeks where Malik Nabers posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Mack Hollins sits Week 14 while Malik Nabers is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Malik Nabers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mack Hollins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Malik Nabers (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Malik Nabers outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mack Hollins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. That durability gap means Mack Hollins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mack Hollins scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Mack Hollins saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Malik Nabers is 10 years younger than Mack Hollins (22 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mack Hollins vs Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mack Hollins	Malik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	12.0
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	90	48
Receptions	46	18
Rec/Game	3.1	4.5
Receiving Yards	550	271
Rec Yds/Game	36.7	67.8
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	65	35
Target Share/Game	4.3	8.8
Age	32	22
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

Malik Nabers outscored Mack Hollins by 6.0 PPG in 2025 (12.0 to 6.0). 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 Mack Hollins or Malik Nabers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Mack Hollins and Malik Nabers average in 2025?▾

Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are Mack Hollins and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mack Hollins or Malik Nabers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Malik Nabers outscored Mack Hollins by 6.0 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.