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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Nico Collins vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Nico Collins's 12.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Nico Collins (12.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRHouston Texans#10

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 8

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Nico Collins

Trey McBride

Head to Head

12.7 PPG14.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Nico Collins: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #10 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Nico Collins vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 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 8, Trey McBride in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Nico Collins by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Nico Collins's 15. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nico Collins vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nico Collins	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.7	14.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	191	253
Receptions	71	126
Rec/Game	4.7	7.4
Receiving Yards	1,117	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	74.5	72.9
Receiving TDs	6	11
Targets	120	169
Target Share/Game	8.0	9.9
Age	27	26
Experience	4 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 14

Summary

14.9 PPG for Trey McBride versus 12.7 for Nico Collins in 2025. The baseline favors Trey McBride, 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Nico Collins's 12.7 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Nico Collins averaged 12.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Nico Collins and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.