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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better play on a neutral week. 15.6 PPG with 1,410 yards gives a reliable baseline. Nico Collins at 12.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Amon-Ra St. Brown higher, but do not fade Nico Collins entirely.

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

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WRDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 8

WRHouston Texans#10

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Nico Collins

Head to Head

15.6 PPG12.7 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Nico Collins: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Nico Collins at 58%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Amon-Ra St. Brown and Nico Collins for your lineup, you are not alone. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished the 2025 season at 15.6 PPG for the Detroit Lions (17 games), and Nico Collins averaged 12.7 for the Houston Texans (15 games).

That 2.9-point weekly advantage for Amon-Ra St. Brown 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. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Nico Collins drew 120. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Nico Collins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Amon-Ra St. Brown sits Week 8 while Nico Collins is off Week 6. 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

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: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Nico Collins by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Nico Collins's 15. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownCollins

PPG (Half-PPR)15.612.7

Games Played1715

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265191

Receptions11771

Rec/Game6.94.7

Receiving Yards1,4011,117

Rec Yds/Game82.474.5

Receiving TDs116

Targets172120

Target Share/Game10.18.0

Age2627

Experience4 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Nico Collins's 12.7. 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Nico Collins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Nico Collins by 2.9 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.