Nico Collins vs Rashee Rice
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 229 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 13 vs 26
- More opportunity: 77% snap share, 17 red-zone touches
Nico Collins and Rashee Rice are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Nico Collins holds the edge in expert consensus (WR9 to WR14). Nico Collins typically comes off the board first, around pick 23 (round 2) to Rashee Rice's pick 29. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Nico Collins at 262 PPR points (15.4 per game) versus Rashee Rice at 229.
Last season Nico Collins carried the heavier workload (77% snap share, 122 touches to Rashee Rice's 83), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Nico Collins is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Collins | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 262 | 229 |
| Points / game | 15.1 | 18.8 |
| Games played | 15 | 8 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #13 | #26 |
| ADP | 23 | 29 |
| Positional rank | WR8 | WR40 |
| Snap share | 77% | 73% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 21 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 8 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Nico Collins or Rashee Rice.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Nico Collins or Rashee Rice in 2026?
Nico Collins is a clear call over Rashee Rice for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Nico Collins or Rashee Rice?
Nico Collins carries the higher 2026 projection at 262 PPR points (15.4 per game), compared with 229 for Rashee Rice.
Where are Nico Collins and Rashee Rice being drafted?
Nico Collins has an ADP around pick 23 (round 2), while Rashee Rice goes closer to pick 29 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, Nico Collins or Rashee Rice?
Expert consensus ranks Nico Collins (WR9) ahead of Rashee Rice (WR14) for 2026.
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