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Nico Collins or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Nico Collins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 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
4
Rec
22
Rec Yds
323
Rec TDs
3
Targets
30
Bye
Week 8
WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR
Tyquan Thornton
PPG
9.9
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
219
Rec TDs
2
Targets
15
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nico Collins vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatNico CollinsTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)15.69.9
Games Played44
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)6240
Receptions2211
Rec/Game5.52.8
Receiving Yards323219
Rec Yds/Game80.854.8
Receiving TDs32
Targets3015
Target Share/Game7.53.8
Age2726
Experience5 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nico Collins or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Nico Collins and Tyquan Thornton 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 Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Nico Collins or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Nico Collins averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. 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 Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Nico Collins averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 5.7 points per game.

When are Nico Collins and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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