DK Metcalf or Nico Collins?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Nico Collins — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Nico Collins

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DK MetcalfNico Collins
Rest of season
0 of 7 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 7 rank Nico Collins ahead
WR68#65–#71WR14#13–#18edge
Week 9—WR12#11–#15
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.015.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)12 #67 overall26 #29 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +49 val-10 ranks · -949 val
Rostered91%99%
Bye98
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, DK Metcalf or Nico Collins?
Weekly consensus is not available for both DK Metcalf and Nico Collins on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Nico Collins?
Nico Collins. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR68 (range #65–#71) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Nico Collins ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DK Metcalf for Nico Collins?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #67 overall and Nico Collins #29, so Nico Collins carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.