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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Nico Collins vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Nico Collins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.7 PPG to Tory Horton's 8.4 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. Tory Horton at 8.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Nico Collins higher, but do not fade Tory Horton 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

WRSeattle Seahawks#46

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Nico Collins

Tory Horton

Head to Head

12.7 PPG8.4 PPG

15 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Nico Collins: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #10 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Nico Collins is producing at 58% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Nico Collins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Nico Collins vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Nico Collins and Tory Horton for your lineup, you are not alone. Nico Collins finished the 2025 season at 12.7 PPG for the Houston Texans (15 games), and Tory Horton averaged 8.4 for the Seattle Seahawks (7 games).

That 4.3-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.

Target volume is the story here. Nico Collins saw 120 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Nico Collins, even in weeks where Tory Horton 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 Tory Horton is off Week 11. 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

Nico Collins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tory Horton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Nico Collins outscored Tory Horton by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nico Collins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. 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.
•Tory Horton is 4 years younger than Nico Collins (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nico Collins vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nico Collins	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.7	8.4
Games Played	15	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	191	59
Receptions	71	13
Rec/Game	4.7	1.9
Receiving Yards	1,117	161
Rec Yds/Game	74.5	23.0
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	120	22
Target Share/Game	8.0	3.1
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Nico Collins at 12.7 PPG, 4.3 points per game above Tory Horton's 8.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nico Collins or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Tory Horton's 8.4 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Nico Collins and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Nico Collins or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Nico Collins outscored Tory Horton by 4.3 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.