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Davis Mattek fantasy football takes on Nico Collins
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Davis Mattek about Nico Collins.
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All Davis Mattek insights about Nico Collins
NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Davis Mattek expects Nico Collins to miss the upcoming game due to a grade one strain, though he notes the injury is not overly serious and likely only requires a week or two of recovery.PositiveValueJun 27, 2026
Mattek selected Nico Collins as part of his draft strategy, building a roster with Swift, Warren, Collins, Parker Washington, and Loveland.PositiveValueNo date
Davis Mattek prefers Nico Collins over DeVonta Smith as a value pick: Collins is a better player with less target competition in Houston and has shown a more concerted profile of target-earning. Collins is positioned as an ADP gift despite hamstring injury history. The source notes that with AJ Brown gone from Philadelphia, DeVonta Smith faces more crowded target competition, making Collins the superior value at similar ADP.NegativeRoleNo date
Named as an example of a premium wide receiver option when drafting from the 3rd, 4th, or 5th pick. Davis Mattek groups Collins with Jamar Chase and Puka Nacua as part of a viable wide receiver-heavy start strategy for early-round picks, suggesting these receivers are appropriate targets when early running back selections are made.