HOU Nico Collins
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: HOU.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: HOU (Houston Texans)
- Bye week (2026): 8
- FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 12
2026 Outlook
Elite receiver locked in as WR1 for Houston. Ranked #12 in PPR formats heading into 2026 with high upside in a revamped Texans offense. Collins enters 2026 as a picture of consistency—he has posted three straight 1,000-yard seasons, averaging 73 catches and seven touchdowns during that stretch (per 12-team PPR 2026 Fantasy Football mock draft from the first pick). With Tank Dell expected to return from injury at some point during 2026, Collins will remain the primary target but could see defensive attention pulled away by Dell's eventual return. Collins publicly expressed strong support for Dell's recovery, emphasizing the team's unity and his eagerness to "keep spinning it" for Tank during his absence (per Texans won't rush Tank Dell return timeline).
Role / Depth Chart
WR1 for Houston Texans. Primary target for C.J. Stroud in the Texans' offense.
Injury Status
No current injuries. Has been managed and paced throughout spring 2026 without apparent injury concerns, continuing conservative approach to avoid overuse during offseason (per Outlook against Texans' elite defense? 'Offenses are going to struggle').
Recent News
- 2026-05-29 — Is Eagles' WR DeVonta Smith next after Nico Collins' massive payday? (Is Eagles' WR DeVonta Smith next after Nico Collins' massive payday?)
- 2026-05-19 — Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings For 2026: Ja'Marr Chase, Malik Nabers and More (Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings For 2026: Ja'Marr Chase, Malik Nabers and More)
- 2026-04-30 — Fantasy Football 2026: Rookie sleeper wide receivers for dynasty rookie drafts (Fantasy Football 2026: Rookie sleeper wide receivers for dynasty rookie drafts)
- 2026-03-12 — 18 Early Breakout Candidates (2026 Fantasy Football) (18 Early Breakout Candidates (2026 Fantasy Football))
- 2026-02-25 — 2026 Wide Receiver Tiers For Fantasy Football: Chris Olave Climbs (2026 Wide Receiver Tiers For Fantasy Football: Chris Olave Climbs)
- 2026-05-27 — 2026 Fantasy Football Tiers: Maximize Value With Every Pick (2026 Fantasy Football Tiers: Maximize Value With Every Pick)
- 2026-05-05 — Houston Texans 2026 Post-Draft Roster Tiers (Houston Texans 2026 Post-Draft Roster Tiers)
- 2026-04-27 — 2026 Dynasty Rookie Sleepers: Mid-to-Late Round Gems (2026 Dynasty Rookie Sleepers: Mid-to-Late Round Gems)
- 2026-06-19 — DBro’s Perfect Fantasy Football Draft: Strategy, Advice & Targets (2026) (DBro’s Perfect Fantasy Football Draft: Strategy, Advice & Targets (2026))
- 2026-02-18 — John Harbaugh announces 2026 Giants coaching staff (John Harbaugh announces 2026 Giants coaching staff)
Open Questions
(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)