Nico Collins or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Nico Collins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. T.J. Hockenson is a Minnesota Vikings tight end who averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRHouston Texans#7 WR

Nico Collins

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

323

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TEMinnesota Vikings#17 TE

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

202

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nico Collins vs T.J. Hockenson: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nico Collins	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	7.5
Games Played	4	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	62	38
Receptions	22	23
Rec/Game	5.5	4.6
Receiving Yards	323	202
Rec Yds/Game	80.8	40.4
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	30	27
Target Share/Game	7.5	5.4
Age	27	29
Experience	5 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nico Collins or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Nico Collins and T.J. Hockenson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Nico Collins averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5.

Should I draft Nico Collins or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Nico Collins averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Nico Collins and T.J. Hockenson average in 2026?▾

Nico Collins averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 8.1 points per game.

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

Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.