Nico Collins

Collins broke out in 2023 and followed it up with another great season, catching 80 passes for 1,209 yards and eight touchdowns in just 12 games. He finished WR26 overall, but he was the WR7 on a per-game basis, clearly cementing himself as C.J. Stroud’s go-to target in the Texans’ high-powered passing attack. Efficiency metrics continue to paint Collins as one of the league’s most dangerous receivers. Among 88 qualified WRs, he ranked 2nd in yards per route run (YPRR), a stat that correlates strongly with fantasy success. He was also 23rd in YAC per reception and 25th in contested catch rate, showing he's effective both after the catch and in tight coverage. His blend of size, route-running precision, and efficiency makes him an extremely tough cover, particularly in the intermediate game—an area of the field where Matt Harmon of Reception Perception says Collins “might just be the best route runner in the NFL.” With Stefon Diggs gone and Tank Dell recovering from multiple injuries, Collins is locked in as Stroud’s WR1 and has the skill set and role to finish as a fantasy WR1 (perhaps THE fantasy WR1) in 2025.