Nico Collins vs Parker Washington: Who Should You Start?
Nico Collins and Parker Washington are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG across 15 games with the Houston Texans, while Parker Washington posted 9.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
A 3.0-PPG gap gives Nico Collins 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.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Nico Collins turned 120 targets into 1117 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Parker Washington converted 95 looks into 847 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: Nico Collins is off Week 14 and Parker Washington Week 12. 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.
