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Nico Collins vs T.J. Hockenson

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
TEMinnesota Vikings
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
5.8
Games
15
Rec
51
Rec Yds
438
Rec TDs
3
Targets
66
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

12.7 PPG5.8 PPG
15 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Nico Collins vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while T.J. Hockenson posted 5.8 PPG across 15 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.

Nico Collins has his bye in Week 14, T.J. Hockenson in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

12.7 PPG for Nico Collins versus 5.8 for T.J. Hockenson 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 T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 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 T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.9 points per game.

When are Nico Collins and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?

Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.