Ja'Marr Chase 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
Ja'Marr Chase- Higher projection: 311 vs 262 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 1 vs 13
- More points per game: 19.6 vs 15.1
Ja'Marr Chase and Nico Collins are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase holds the edge in expert consensus (WR1 to WR9). Ja'Marr Chase typically comes off the board first, around pick 4 (round 1) to Nico Collins's pick 23. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Ja'Marr Chase at 311 PPR points (18.3 per game) versus Nico Collins at 262.
Last season Ja'Marr Chase carried the heavier workload (94% snap share, 188 touches to Nico Collins's 122), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Ja'Marr Chase is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Chase | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 311 | 262 |
| Points / game | 19.6 | 15.1 |
| Games played | 16 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #1 | #13 |
| ADP | 4 | 23 |
| Positional rank | WR4 | WR8 |
| Snap share | 94% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 17 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Bye week | 6 | 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: Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins in 2026?
Ja'Marr Chase is a clear call over Nico Collins for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins?
Ja'Marr Chase carries the higher 2026 projection at 311 PPR points (18.3 per game), compared with 262 for Nico Collins.
Where are Ja'Marr Chase and Nico Collins being drafted?
Ja'Marr Chase has an ADP around pick 4 (round 1), while Nico Collins goes closer to pick 23 (round 2).
Who is ranked higher, Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins?
Expert consensus ranks Ja'Marr Chase (WR1) ahead of Nico Collins (WR9) for 2026.
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