Nico Collins or Parker Washington?

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: Nico Collins
  • Rest of season: Nico Collins — 7 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Nico Collins

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Nico CollinsParker Washington
Rest of season
7 of 8 experts rank Nico Collins ahead · 1 rank Parker Washington ahead
WR9#8–#12edgeWR12#10–#14
Week 5WR8#4–#11edgeWR15#11–#19
Week 5 projection (PPR)18.1edge13.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)35 #19 overalledge30 #24 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-6 ranks · -987 val+31 ranks · +1471 val
Rostered100%94%
Bye87
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 5, Nico Collins or Parker Washington?
Nico Collins. This week's consensus has Nico Collins at WR8 (range #4–#11) and Parker Washington at WR15 (range #11–#19). Projections: 18.1 vs 13.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Nico Collins or Parker Washington?
Nico Collins. Rest-of-season consensus: Nico Collins WR9 (range #8–#12) vs Parker Washington WR12 (range #10–#14). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Nico Collins ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Nico Collins for Parker Washington?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Nico Collins is ranked #19 overall and Parker Washington #24, 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.