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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Ja'Marr Chase is the better play on a neutral week. 15.7 PPG with 1,426 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 Ja'Marr Chase 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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WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 10

WRHouston Texans#10

Nico Collins

PPG

12.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

120

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Nico Collins

Head to Head

15.7 PPG12.7 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Nico Collins: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Nico Collins at 58%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Ja'Marr Chase and Nico Collins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver put up 15.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Nico Collins of the Houston Texans averaged 12.7 in 15. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.0 points favors Ja'Marr Chase, 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. Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025, while Nico Collins drew 120. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Nico Collins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Ja'Marr Chase is off Week 10 and Nico Collins 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ja'Marr Chase is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Nico Collins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ja'Marr Chase (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?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Nico Collins by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to Nico Collins's 15. That durability gap means Ja'Marr Chase contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ja'Marr Chase scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatChaseCollins

PPG (Half-PPR)15.712.7

Games Played1615

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)251191

Receptions12571

Rec/Game7.84.7

Receiving Yards1,4121,117

Rec Yds/Game88.374.5

Receiving TDs86

Targets185120

Target Share/Game11.68.0

Age2627

Experience4 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

Summary

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 12.7 for Nico Collins in 2025. The baseline favors Ja'Marr Chase, 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 Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 10, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Nico Collins by 3.0 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.