A.J. Brown vs Nico Collins
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Nico Collins- Higher projection: 262 vs 247 pts
- More points per game: 15.1 vs 14.7
- Better positional rank: WR8 vs WR11
A.J. Brown and Nico Collins are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. A.J. Brown holds the edge in expert consensus (WR7 to WR9). A.J. Brown typically comes off the board first, around pick 17 (round 2) to Nico Collins's pick 23. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Nico Collins at 262 PPR points (15.4 per game) versus A.J. Brown at 247.
Last season Nico Collins carried the heavier workload (77% snap share, 122 touches to A.J. Brown's 121), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Nico Collins is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brown | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 247 | 262 |
| Points / game | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Games played | 15 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #11 | #13 |
| ADP | 17 | 23 |
| Positional rank | WR11 | WR8 |
| Snap share | 91% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 17 |
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: A.J. Brown or Nico Collins.
Frequently asked
Should I draft A.J. Brown or Nico Collins in 2026?
Nico Collins is a clear call over A.J. Brown for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, A.J. Brown or Nico Collins?
Nico Collins carries the higher 2026 projection at 262 PPR points (15.4 per game), compared with 247 for A.J. Brown.
Where are A.J. Brown and Nico Collins being drafted?
A.J. Brown has an ADP around pick 17 (round 2), while Nico Collins goes closer to pick 23 (round 2).
Who is ranked higher, A.J. Brown or Nico Collins?
Expert consensus ranks A.J. Brown (WR7) ahead of Nico Collins (WR9) for 2026.
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