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Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry fantasy football takes on Nico Collins
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All Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry insights about Nico Collins
NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026
Nico Collins is probably closer to WR2 than WR1 given recent struggles, though the Texans' schedule after their bye is favorable (Chargers, Cleveland, Indy at home); Deontay Banks' elite coverage (23% force incompletion rate, second in pass breakups) took him out of the game, but Collins remains the focal point and best receiver on the team with Stroud throwing 40-50 times per game.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Nico Collins had season lows in route rate (63%) and route participation (80%) with only 5 targets and 2 receptions for 6 yards; he's been below 18% target share in back-to-back games since Marvin Harrison's return and under 11 fantasy points in all of the last three weeks. Teams are taking him away and letting other guys beat them.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Completely night and day impact on the Texans offense with him on and off the field. The source emphasizes that Nico Collins' presence cannot be overstated in terms of what he means to this offense.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Part of Houston's strategy to build passing game around bigger-bodied receivers on the perimeter alongside Marvin Harrison Jr.; fits similar physical profile to injured Jaden Higgins; will be one of the outside receivers in Houston's offense.NegativeDepth ChartOct 12, 2026
Nico Collins is noted as a teammate of Marvin Harrison Jr. in Houston's receiving corps, with the context that Collins has missed a bunch of games. This depth chart context is relevant to Harrison's opportunity, as Collins' injury history creates additional target share availability for Harrison.PositiveUsageOct 8, 2026
Collins has seen 100% of the Texans' end zone targets in games where he's been active this season, plus 50% of their red zone targets. When active, the Texans average over 30 points in actual football and 30 fantasy points in the two games he's played. CJ Stroud is throwing the ball about 35 times per game (top five in the NFL), with a lot of those targets going to Collins, who is one of the best receivers in the league.PositiveUsageOct 8, 2026
When active, Nico Collins has commanded 100% of the Texans' end zone targets and 50% of their red zone targets, demonstrating elite red zone involvement despite missing two games this season.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Nico Collins as a wide receiver 8 this week with a monster game projection against Tennessee. Collins has posted a 27% target share in both games played; the Titans allow a league-high 78% catch rate to opposing wide receivers, with all WRs seeing at least six targets averaging over 17 fantasy points per game against them.NegativeProjectionOct 5, 2026
Nico Collins was among the Week 4 scoring leaders at wide receiver.PositiveProjectionOct 2, 2026
Assuming Nico Collins plays, Matthew Berry says you are obviously starting him. If Collins is out, Berry would not want any Texans wide receiver despite the great matchup against the Cowboys' brutal defense, as none have established themselves. However, Dalton Schultz would be a viable low-end tight end one if Collins is out, and interestingly, Schultz has been more effective on a per-route basis even with Collins on the field.PositiveInjuryOct 2, 2026
Nico Collins returned to limited practice after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury. D'Amico Ryan said he's hopeful Collins plays. Stefania notes this aligns with early-season injury protection patterns; Collins appears to be in the low-grade hamstring recovery phase at the two-to-four week mark. However, she emphasizes you cannot feel truly comfortable until a player gets through a game without becoming more sore afterward.NegativeInjurySep 24, 2026
Status uncertain for Week 3; if out, Dalton Schultz becomes a must-start; if he returns, Schultz remains second-best pass catcher on Texans.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Matthew Berry reports that Nico Collins did not practice Friday morning and is not expected to play Sunday due to a grade one hamstring injury.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Nico Collins is dealing with a grade-one hamstring injury and did not practice on Thursday. Stefania Bell notes that hamstring injuries have a high recidivism rate and Collins previously missed five games with a similar injury in 2024, making his availability for the upcoming week unlikely.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Nico Collins is dealing with a hamstring injury sustained in practice; his status for the Week 2 game against the Bengals is in jeopardy. While sources suggest it is not serious, he may miss the upcoming contest.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Dwayne McFarland notes that Nico Collins is a player who may fall to the third round, representing a potential value opportunity.PositiveProjectionAug 31, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Collins as his WR9 and considers him the only Texans wide receiver to feel confident about for fantasy purposes.PositiveValueAug 26, 2026
Matthew Berry identifies Nico Collins as one of the best options at the 2-3 turn once the top 12 running backs are off the board.PositiveUsageAug 25, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Nico Collins as his WR9 and believes the addition of Kayshawn Boutte will benefit Collins by freeing him up to move around the formation. Berry suggests that with Boutte taking the top off the defense, the Texans can utilize Collins in the slot or on bubble screens to get him easier touches.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Nico Collins as his WR9, noting that Collins is expected to command a tremendous amount of target share in the Texans' offense following the injury to Jaden Higgins.