Nico Collins vs Xavier Worthy: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Nico Collins (Houston Texans) averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games in 2025, outscoring Xavier Worthy (Kansas City Chiefs, 6.3 PPG) by 6.4 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
The per-game difference of 6.4 points favors Nico Collins, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Target volume is the story here. Nico Collins saw 120 targets in 2025, while Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Nico Collins, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Nico Collins is off Week 14 and Xavier Worthy Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
