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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Nico Collins vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Nico Collins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.7 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Nico Collins is the better fantasy play this season.

Nico Collins is the better play on a neutral week. 12.7 PPG with 1,132 yards gives a reliable baseline. Rome Odunze at 10.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Nico Collins higher, but do not fade Rome Odunze entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRHouston Texans#10PPG LEADER

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 8

WRChicago Bears#28

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Nico Collins

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

12.7 PPG10.3 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Nico Collins: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #10 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Nico Collins is producing at 58% of elite pace and Rome Odunze at 47%. That ranking gap means Nico Collins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Nico Collins vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Nico Collins and Rome Odunze is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans wide receiver put up 12.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears averaged 10.3 in 12. A 2.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.4 points favors Nico Collins, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Nico Collins saw 120 targets in 2025, while Rome Odunze drew 90. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Nico Collins, even in weeks where Rome Odunze posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Nico Collins sits Week 8 while Rome Odunze is off Week 10. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Nico Collins outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nico Collins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Nico Collins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Nico Collins scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Nico Collins saw 120 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nico Collins vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nico Collins	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.7	10.3
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	191	124
Receptions	71	44
Rec/Game	4.7	3.7
Receiving Yards	1,117	661
Rec Yds/Game	74.5	55.1
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	120	90
Target Share/Game	8.0	7.5
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

12.7 PPG for Nico Collins versus 10.3 for Rome Odunze in 2025. The baseline favors Nico Collins, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nico Collins or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Rome Odunze's 10.3 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 Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Nico Collins and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Nico Collins or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Nico Collins outscored Rome Odunze by 2.4 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.