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Nico Collins or KC Concepcion

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

Nico Collins

WR • Houston Texans HOU
KC Concepcion

KC Concepcion

WR • Cleveland Browns CLE
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Collins over Concepcion

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Nico Collins

Nico Collins at Indianapolis: Availability in Question Following Consecutive Missed Practices

Collins remained sidelined during Thursday's practice due to the hamstring injury that already cost him Week 2. Houston's top boundary receiver has now logged back-to-back absences to begin the week, putting his status for Sunday's divisional road contest against the Colts in serious doubt. Fantasy managers must monitor Friday's official injury report closely, as he remains genuinely questionable to play.

If Collins can suit up, our weekly projection forecasts 14.2 fantasy points on roughly 4 to 5 receptions, nearly 10 targets, and 70 receiving yards. However, his start rate has plummeted to 42% as fantasy managers prepare for another absence. He is a strong starting option if active, but the volatile health situation warrants a reliable backup plan.


Updated 3 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Concepcion over Collins

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook KC Concepcion

KC Concepcion vs CAR — Reliable PPR floor in Week 3 home matchup

The rookie has stepped straight into regular slot duties for Cleveland, catching 10 of 11 targets for 71 yards across his first two games while also logging four carries. Unlisted on the injury report, he offers a dependable target for Deshaun Watson underneath.

In a matchup with Carolina carrying a lower projected game total, our models project Concepcion for roughly 4 receptions, 45 total yards, and 9.3 fantasy points. While rostered in nearly 74% of leagues, he is started in just 10%, making him a viable PPR flex streamer for fantasy managers seeking a safe reception floor.


Updated 3 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 KC Concepcion
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
6284.790
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
10717.1250
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 KC Concepcion
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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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 KC Concepcion
OWN
73%
-5.06 compared to last week
START
 
10%
+4.52 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Nico Collins
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus KC Concepcion
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 50th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 15th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 24th 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 KC Concepcion

    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 76th with 6.00 total points (3.00 avg).
  • Currently 45.7 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 13th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 38th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 3 in rush attempts with 4 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 9 (4.50 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +10, Rec Yards: +71 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 65, REC YDS: 735, REC TDS: 3
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 KC Concepcion

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.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 6th 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 KC Concepcion

Week 3
Cleveland Browns VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
31.00431.0053513.41
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 4th with 24.00 total points (12.00 avg).
  • Currently 5 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 5 (2.50 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 32nd in rush defense with 448 (224.00 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 414 (207.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 12 in sacks with 5 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 3 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 31.00 per game and currently ranked 28th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +91, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: +4, INTs: +1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +4.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Nico Collins
24.25
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating KC Concepcion
14.84
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 KC Concepcion
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 CLE 2 11 10 71 7.1 0 4 9 2.3 0
ON PACE 18 99 90 639 7.1 0 36 81 2.3 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 11 10 71 7.1 0 4 9 2.3 0
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