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Nico Collins

Pos: WR1 Team: HOU YoE: 4
Draft: RD 3, PICK 89
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"Allen is back for Year 2 in New York after soaking up 111 touches as a rookie. The 2024 fourth-round pick quickly stepped into a change-of-pace role behind Breece Hall and was utilized as both a rusher (5.4 carries per game) and receiver (1.7 targets per game). His efficiency wasn't overly impressive (3.6 YPC, 5.1 YPT) and he eventually deferred some work to 2024 fifth-rounder Isaiah Davis, but it's notable that he's still one of the league's youngest backs at 21-years-old. Despite speculation of a committee approach, Hall figures to remain the lead, or at least �1A' back this season, with Allen and Davis battling for the rest of the touches. That won't be enough for consistent fantasy output. Allen is only worth a late pick in deep leagues."

"Allen won the top backup job behind Breece Hall in training camp and showed promise early, with two of the fourth-round draft pick's three total touchdowns coming Week 2 against the Titans. The rookie wore down and averaged just 3.1 yards per carry from Week 5 onward, and by the end of the year, 2024 fifth-round draft pick Isaiah Davis was splitting backup duties with Allen. The crowded nature of the Jets backfield will make it difficult for Allen to shine in 2025, though the 235-pound running back's big frame makes him a strong candidate for goal-line work."

	Braelon Allen's targets have decreased by 42.86% over the past 6 weeks.
	Braelon Allen's rushing attempt share has decreased by 48.59% over the past 8 weeks.
	Braelon Allen's rushing attempts have decreased by 44.0% over the past 8 weeks.
	Braelon Allen's rushing yards have decreased by 41.38% over the past 8 weeks.
	Braelon Allen's receiving yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

Nico Collins

Pos: WR1 Team: HOU YoE: 4
Draft: RD 3, PICK 89
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"Collins is entering his fifth NFL season having established himself as one of the league's top receivers over the last two years. After breaking out with an 80-1,297-8 receiving line in 15 games in 2023, Collins posted a 68-1,006-7 line in 12 games last season. He was a top-10 fantasy WR on a per-game basis in both seasons. The missed games are a concern (he's missed at least two games in all four seasons), but he offsets that with elite play (top 3 in YPRR two years in a row). With Stefon Diggs gone and Tank Dell uncertain to play in 2025, Collins is ticketed for massive usage as C.J. Stroud's clear No. 1 target. He's a solid WR1 option in fantasy."

"Collins' restructure comes in the form of his $13.5 million base salary being converted into a signing bonus. The move provides Houston some additional flexibility ahead of the official start of free agency next week. Collins dealt with injuries that forced him to miss five games in 2024, but he nonetheless managed to finish the campaign with an impressive 68-1,006-7 receiving line on 99 targets across 12 appearances during the regular season. With Stefon Diggs (knee) potentially moving on in free agency and with Tank Dell (knee) in danger of missing a substantial portion of the upcoming season, Collins looks locked in atop the depth chart as C.J. Stroud's clear No. 1 target."

	Nico Collins' receiving yards have decreased by 49.27% over the past 8 weeks.
	Nico Collins' target share has decreased by 24.76% over the past 6 weeks.
	Nico Collins' receiving touchdowns have decreased by 66.67% over the past 6 weeks.
	Nico Collins' targets have decreased by 19.23% over the past 6 weeks.
	Nico Collins' total touchdowns have decreased by 66.67% over the past 6 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

PASS%

RUSH%

FPTS

2024

18

MIA

20 - 32

NYJ

0.627

0.373

4.3

2024

17

NYJ

14 - 40

BUF

0.604

0.396

2.6

2024

16

LAR

19 - 9

NYJ

0.677

0.323

2.0

2024

15

NYJ

32 - 25

JAX

0.566

0.434

0.5

2024

14

NYJ

26 - 32

MIA

0.65

0.35

12.1

2024

13

SEA

26 - 21

NYJ

0.65

0.35

4.7

2024

11

IND

28 - 27

NYJ

0.592

0.408

0.6

2024

10

NYJ

6 - 31

ARI

0.673

0.327

4.4

2024

9

HOU

13 - 21

NYJ

0.604

0.396

0.9

2024

8

NYJ

22 - 25

NE

0.5

0.5

9.2

2024

7

NYJ

15 - 37

PIT

0.722

0.278

1.6

2024

6

BUF

23 - 20

NYJ

0.625

0.375

0.8

2024

5

NYJ

17 - 23

MIN

0.794

0.206

3.8

2024

4

DEN

10 - 9

NYJ

0.646

0.354

5.6

2024

3

NE

3 - 24

NYJ

0.515

0.485

9.8

2024

2

NYJ

24 - 17

TEN

0.556

0.444

19.6

2024

1

NYJ

19 - 32

SF

0.604

0.396

2.7