Michael Wilson 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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Wilson
- Rest of season: Nico Collins — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Nico Collins
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Michael Wilson | Nico Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Michael Wilson ahead · 8 rank Nico Collins ahead | WR28#16–#39 | WR9#8–#12edge |
| Week 5 | WR7#5–#11edge | WR8#4–#11 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.9 | 18.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #61 overall | 35 #19 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +25 ranks · +369 val | -6 ranks · -987 val |
| Rostered | 94% | 100% |
| Bye | 14 | 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, Michael Wilson or Nico Collins?
- Michael Wilson. This week's consensus has Michael Wilson at WR7 (range #5–#11) and Nico Collins at WR8 (range #4–#11). Projections: 15.9 vs 18.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Wilson or Nico Collins?
- Nico Collins. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Wilson WR28 (range #16–#39) vs Nico Collins WR9 (range #8–#12). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Nico Collins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Wilson for Nico Collins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Wilson is ranked #61 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.