Yahoo Sports NFL on Nico Collins
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With Collins back in the lineup, not only have C.J. Stroud's dropbacks increased, but his efficiency has as well... It'll take more time and a continued shift in Houston's offense for Collins to feel the impact of the trade.
STACKED’s take
Collins' upside depends on Texans' passing volume growth and receiver rotation stability.
Collins' fantasy impact from Marvin Harrison Jr.'s arrival depends on two factors: the Texans' passing pie expanding and receiver rotation stabilizing. Week 5 showed promise—with Collins back, C.J. Stroud's dropbacks increased and efficiency rose to +4.4% PROE (9th rank), suggesting the offense can support a pass-friendly approach without Collins hoarding targets. However, ancillary receivers Xavier Hutchinson (18.1% target share, 63.4% route rate) and Jaylin Noel (9.9% target share, 54.5% route rate) have played well and occupy slot snaps where Harrison has yet to establish efficiency. Hutchinson is the only Texans WR with double-digit first-down catches; Noel and Collins are the only receivers with YPRR over 2.0. It will take more time and continued offensive shift for Collins to feel meaningful impact from the trade.
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