NFL Fantasy Football Podcast on Nico Collins

PodcastNFL is a Game of Inches... and Mistakes | NFL Pro Week 5 Sunday Reaction ShowOctober 12, 2026

From the episode

When Nico is on the ball, he has a yards per route run of 2.2... When Nico's off the ball and you give him space to work, especially because he is a big, strong receiver... his yards per route run goes from 2.2 to 4.1, which is ridiculous.

Mentioned at 32:00 – 33:30

STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Collins' 4.1 YPRR off-ball vs. 2.2 on-ball; trade frees him for slot/Z role.

Nico Collins has a yards per route run of 2.2 when on the ball, but 4.1 when off the ball and given space to work. The Texans acquired Marvin Harrison Jr. to move Collins away from the X receiver position, allowing him to operate as a Z or slot receiver where his elite athleticism and strength can overwhelm corners. This positional flexibility is intended to maximize Collins' production.