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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Drake London edges Nico Collins by 1.3 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Drake London goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 5

WRHouston Texans#10

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Nico Collins

Head to Head

14.0 PPG12.7 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Nico Collins: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Nico Collins at 58%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Drake London vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Drake London (14.0 PPG) and Nico Collins (12.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Drake London played 12 games for the Atlanta Falcons; Nico Collins suited up 15 times for the Houston Texans.

A 1.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Drake London turned 112 targets into 919 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Nico Collins converted 120 looks into 1117 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Drake London sits Week 5 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: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Nico Collins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Nico Collins by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nico Collins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Nico Collins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Nico Collins saw 120 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLondonCollins

PPG (Half-PPR)14.012.7

Games Played1215

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)168191

Receptions6871

Rec/Game5.74.7

Receiving Yards9191,117

Rec Yds/Game76.674.5

Receiving TDs76

Targets112120

Target Share/Game9.38.0

Age2427

Experience3 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 6

Summary

Drake London outscored Nico Collins by 1.3 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 12.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Drake London and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Nico Collins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Nico Collins by 1.3 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.