Yahoo Sports NFL on Nico Collins

ArticleBattle Red Blog Regular Season Power Rankings: 2026 SeasonSeptember 11, 2026

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Jayden Higgins was, in many ways, another copy of Texans star WR Nico Collins, who's been the primary receiver for CJ Stroud's professional career up to this point

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Collins remains Stroud's primary receiver and offensive centerpiece.

WR Nico Collins has been the primary receiver for C.J. Stroud's professional career up to this point; Jayden Higgins was supposed to be another copy of Collins—a big-body receiver with a wide catch-radius for Stroud to target downfield.

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Nico CollinsPositiveRole

Expanded target share with Higgins and Dell out; primary option.

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Collins is a top contrarian play against the Bills' blitz-heavy scheme.

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Collins' performance vs. Bills' transitional secondary could determine Week 1 outcome.

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Collins faces Benford again; containment strategy will shape Texans' offensive efficiency.

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Collins ranks eighth in WR trade value at 53 HALFPPR, 55 PPR.

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Nico CollinsPositiveProjection

Ranked as WR9 with 1,500-yard potential and breakout upside

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