RotoWire on Nico Collins

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And even Nico Collins gets a little bit of a boost with no Jaden Higgins. I know Lance Zerine has said he thinks it's about 15 more targets total coming Nico Collins way this year if he looks over like the full season.

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Collins gains ~15 targets with Higgins sidelined; health is key to upside.

Nico Collins gets a boost with Jaden Higgins out. Lance Zerine projects approximately 15 more targets total coming Nico Collins' way this season if he stays healthy over the full year.

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Nico CollinsPositiveProjection

Collins elevated to clear No. 1 with Higgins out; fewer receivers to compete with.

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Nico CollinsPositiveUsage

Beyond the Box Score: Amon-Ra St. Brown Key metrics: 🔑 slot rate below 50% each of the past three seasons 🔑 career-high average depth of target coi...

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Nico CollinsNeutralValue

Collins is being targeted at the turn in mock drafts.

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Nico CollinsPositiveRole

Injuries to Higgins and Dell boost Collins to WR7 projection with secure role.

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Nico CollinsPositiveValue

Mentioned as part of WR draft strategy alongside Nabers; one manager paired Nabers with Nico Collins and Garrett Wilson in auction, noting good long-...

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Nico CollinsPositiveNews

Expect Nico Collins to get off to a HOT START this season. His first 4 matchups: Vs Bills ✅ Vs Bengals ✅ @ Colts ✅ Vs Cowboys ✅

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