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Nico Collins or Braelon Allen

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Nico Collins

Nico Collins

WR • Houston Texans HOU
Braelon Allen

Braelon Allen

RB • New York Jets NYJ
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Collins over Allen

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Nico Collins

Nico Collins vs Dallas — Return to Action Brings Instant WR1 Appeal

Collins has missed the past two games with a hamstring issue, but head coach DeMeco Ryans voiced optimism about his availability for this Week 4 matchup against the Cowboys. With Houston sitting at 0-3 and wideout Tank Dell sidelined on injured reserve, C.J. Stroud desperately needs his top target back to anchor the passing attack.

If he is cleared to play, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats in what shapes up as a high-scoring contest. Our projections anticipate a healthy workload with around 5 receptions, 70 receiving yards, and 14.7 fantasy points. Make sure to monitor practice reports throughout the week to confirm his active status before kickoff.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Allen over Collins

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Braelon Allen

Braelon Allen at Chicago — Standalone Flex Appeal With Enormous Contingency Upside

Operating as the primary backup behind starter Breece Hall on the depth chart, Allen continues to carve out a steady rotational role in the Jets' rushing attack. With Hall currently nursing a recent thigh injury that has him listed as questionable heading into Soldier Field, Allen’s path to a much larger touch share is wide open if the starter is limited.

Even in a shared committee backfield, our projections slot Allen for roughly 11 carries and 47 rushing yards with valuable goal-line equity, anchoring around 9.8 fantasy points. Rostered in 27% of leagues and started in just 4%, Allen profiles as an intriguing deep-league flex option who instantly transforms into a priority starter if Hall cannot suit up.


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

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Braelon Allen
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
4143.50330
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
9212.314110
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Braelon Allen
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
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2 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Nico Collins
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
36%
+1.14 compared to last week
OWN/START Braelon Allen
OWN
67%
+40.89 compared to last week
START
20%
+18.17 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Nico Collins
14th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Braelon Allen
23rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Nico Collins

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 57th with 14.20 total points (4.73 avg).
  • Currently 62.86 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is in a heck of a slump. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring (Since Sep 16, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 71st among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 41st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 1 (0.33 per game) and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Top 20 in rush yards with 7 (2.33 per game) and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Top 25 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 23rd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -7, Rec Yards: -106 Rec TDs: -1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 95, REC YDS: 1275, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Braelon Allen

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 39th with 13.20 total points (4.40 avg).
  • Currently 67.1 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.2 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 45th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 42nd among RB.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • Top 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 6th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 61 (20.33 per game) and is currently ranked 45th among RB.
  • Top 20 in rush tds with 1 (0.33 per game) and is currently ranked 17th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +11, Rush AVG: -0.4 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +2, Rec Yards: -6 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 115, RUSH YDS: 465, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 15, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Nico Collins

HAMSTRING - Since Sep 16, 2026

Week 4
Injury Braelon Allen

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Nico Collins

Week 4
Houston Texans VS Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.33387.3320202.92
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 28th with 5.00 total points (1.67 avg).
  • Currently 35 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 539 (179.67 per game).
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 623 (207.67 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.33 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 30th 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: -22.34, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -2, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.34,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Matchups Braelon Allen

Week 4
New York Jets @ Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
17.67336.0063703.75
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 23.00 total points (7.67 avg).
  • Currently 17 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 6 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 351 (117.00 per game).
  • Ranked 13th in pass defense with 657 (219.00 per game).
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 3 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 17.67 per game and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -59.67, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +2, INTs: -1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -13.33,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.9, YDS/G: 384.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Nico Collins
23.37
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Braelon Allen
9.93
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 6 60 42 450 10.7 6 6 42 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 Braelon Allen
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 NYJ 16 92 334 3.6 2 27 19 148 7.8 1
2025 NYJ 4 18 76 4.2 1 3 2 17 8.5 0
2026 NYJ 3 19 61 3.2 1 5 4 11 2.8 0
ON PACE 18 114 366 3.2 6 30 24 66 2.8 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 55 205 3.7 2 15 11 83 7.9 1
Totals 24 129 471 3.7 4 35 25 176 7.0 1
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