Should I start Nico Collins in Week 1?
WR · HOU · Bye 8
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus WR8 · range #6–#12
Consensus WR8 this week — a locked-in WR1.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR8 | 6 | 12 | ±1.7 | #17 | 16.1 |
| Half PPR | WR8 | 5 | 12 | ±1.5 | #21 | 13.5 |
| Standard | WR7 | 5 | 11 | ±1.7 | #26 | 10.8 |
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Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #5Justin JeffersonStart
- #6CeeDee LambStart
- #7Chris OlaveStart
- #8Nico CollinsStart
- #9Drake LondonStart
- #10A.J. BrownStart
- #11George PickensStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Nico Collins in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus WR8 this week — a locked-in WR1. The expert range runs from #6 to #12. The consensus projection is 16.1 PPR points.
- Where is Nico Collins ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Nico Collins at WR8 for Week 1, and flex #16 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #6 to #12.