Malik Nabers or Nico Collins?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Nico Collins
- Rest of season: Nico Collins — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Nico Collins
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Malik Nabers | Nico Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 6 experts rank Malik Nabers ahead · 5 rank Nico Collins ahead | WR13#12–#14 | WR10#8–#14edge |
| Week 5 | WR10#8–#13 | WR7#5–#8edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 13.2 | 16.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 30 #24 overall | 35 #19 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -95 val | -5 ranks · -787 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 8 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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 5, Malik Nabers or Nico Collins?
- Nico Collins. This week's consensus has Malik Nabers at WR10 (range #8–#13) and Nico Collins at WR7 (range #5–#8). Projections: 13.2 vs 16.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Nabers or Nico Collins?
- Nico Collins. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Nabers WR13 (range #12–#14) vs Nico Collins WR10 (range #8–#14). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Nico Collins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Malik Nabers for Nico Collins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Nabers is ranked #24 overall and Nico Collins #19, 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.