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Nico Collins or Devaughn Vele

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Nico Collins

Nico Collins

WR • Houston Texans HOU
Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele

WR • New Orleans Saints NO
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Collins over Vele

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Nico Collins

Nico Collins at Colts — Hamstring Concern Clouds Week 3 Status

Collins missed Week 2 and remained sidelined at Wednesday's practice with a hamstring strain, leaving his status against Indianapolis uncertain. Operating as Houston's top wideout with Tank Dell on injured reserve, Collins displayed his volume in Week 1 with seven catches for 75 yards and a score. Fantasy managers should monitor his practice participation and check back often for updates on his availability.

If cleared to play, our projection expects a productive outing with roughly five receptions, 77 receiving yards, and 16 fantasy points. Collins' fantasy start rate has plummeted to 42% due to injury concern, but he remains a strong start if active, provided managers have a backup plan ready.


Updated 7 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vele over Collins

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele vs. Raiders — Reliable Slot Volume Offers Flex Appeal

Operating as New Orleans' primary slot receiver, Vele has carved out immediate volume to start the year, catching 12 of 16 targets for 133 yards and a touchdown across two contests. With receiver depth tested due to injuries, he has established himself as a steady target for Tyler Shough alongside Chris Olave.

Fantasy managers have rushed to roster him, pushing his ownership to 84%, though his 30% start rate reveals lingering hesitation. Our weekly projection lands at 11.2 fantasy points on roughly 4 catches for 49 yards against Las Vegas. In a home matchup inside the Superdome, Vele profiles as a dependable PPR flex option.


Updated 7 hrs ago

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Performance Nico Collins
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
77510.7251
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Devaughn Vele
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
56412.8290
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1213311.1311
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Nico Collins
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Devaughn Vele
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Nico Collins
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
42%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Devaughn Vele
OWN
85%
+14.55 compared to last week
START
31%
+21.52 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Nico Collins
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Devaughn Vele
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Nico Collins

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 14.20 total points (7.10 avg).
  • Currently 37.5 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring (Since Sep 16, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 46th among WR.
  • Top 10 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 15 in rush attempts with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among WR.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 7 (3.50 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: -2 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 95, REC YDS: 1275, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Devaughn Vele

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 19.30 total points (9.65 avg).
  • Currently 32.4 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 15th among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 133 and 11.08 YPC and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 45th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +10, Rec Yards: +117 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 50, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Nico Collins

HAMSTRING - Since Sep 16, 2026

Collins did not practice on Thursday heading into Week 3 versus the Colts.
Injury Devaughn Vele

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Nico Collins

Week 3
Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
37.00530.0010402.96
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 1.00 total points (0.50 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 354 (177.00 per game).
  • Ranked 32nd in pass defense with 706 (353.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 37.00 per game and currently ranked 32nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 32nd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +256, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: +1, INTs: -3, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +19,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Matchups Devaughn Vele

Week 3
New Orleans Saints VS Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.50306.5053803.71
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 23.00 total points (11.50 avg).
  • Currently 6 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 306.50 per game and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 5 (2.50 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 15th in rush defense with 201 (100.50 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 412 (206.00 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 4 in sacks with 8 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 3 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 13.50 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -28.5, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: +2, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Nico Collins
24.31
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Devaughn Vele
10.96
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Nico Collins
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 HOU 14 61 33 446 13.5 1 0 0 0 0
2022 HOU 10 66 37 481 13.0 2 0 0 0 0
2023 HOU 15 109 80 1297 16.2 8 1 7 7 0
2024 HOU 12 99 68 1006 14.8 7 0 0 0 0
2025 HOU 16 123 74 1172 15.8 6 2 15 7.5 1
2026 HOU 1 10 7 75 10.7 1 1 7 7 0
ON PACE 9 90 63 675 10.7 9 9 63 7 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 121 82 1281 15.7 8 1 9 6.5 0
Totals 72 501 322 4844 15.0 27 5 33 6.6 1
Career Devaughn Vele
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 DEN 13 55 41 475 11.6 3 0 0 0 0
2025 NO 10 46 28 330 11.8 2 0 0 0 0
2026 NO 2 16 12 133 11.1 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 144 108 1197 11.1 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 52 35 403 11.7 3 0 0 0 0
Totals 26 119 81 938 11.6 6 0 0 0 0
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