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Nico Collins vs Rhamondre Stevenson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRHouston TexansPPG LEADER
Nico Collins
PPG
12.7
Games
15
Rec
71
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
6
Targets
120
Bye
Week 14
RBNew England Patriots
Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG
11.6
Games
14
Rush Yds
603
Rush TDs
7
Rec
32
Rec Yds
345
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

12.7 PPG11.6 PPG
15 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Nico Collins vs Rhamondre Stevenson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) against Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Rhamondre Stevenson posted 11.6 PPG across 14 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

Nico Collins outscored Rhamondre Stevenson by 1.1 PPG in 2025 (12.7 to 11.6). 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 Nico Collins or Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 11.6 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 Nico Collins and Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

Do Nico Collins and Rhamondre Stevenson share a bye week?

Yes, both Nico Collins and Rhamondre Stevenson share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.