Nico Collins vs Tetairoa McMillan: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Nico Collins and Tetairoa McMillan for your lineup, you are not alone. Nico Collins finished the 2025 season at 12.7 PPG for the Houston Texans (15 games), and Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.4 for the Carolina Panthers (17 games).
That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Nico Collins is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Nico Collins turned 120 targets into 1117 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tetairoa McMillan converted 122 looks into 1014 yards and 7 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 Tetairoa McMillan Week 11. 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.
