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Nico Collins vs Travis Kelce

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
TEKansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce
PPG
9.1
Games
17
Rec
76
Rec Yds
851
Rec TDs
5
Targets
108
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

12.7 PPG9.1 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Nico Collins vs Travis Kelce: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) against Travis Kelce (TE, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Travis Kelce posted 9.1 PPG across 17 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, Travis Kelce in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Nico Collins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.7 points per game. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nico Collins or Travis Kelce in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Travis Kelce average in 2025?

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Nico Collins and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?

Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.