Should I Pickup And Start Nico Collins In Week 11? Fantasy Football Outlook

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has put together a solid season. The second-year receiver is averaging 7.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, making him the WR63 for the year.

However, the former Michigan star receiver has been one of the few bright spots on the Houston offense this year. Dynasty players are excited about Collins’ future. Brandin Cooks is 29 years old and likely will get traded in the offseason, leaving Collins as the potential No. 1 wide receiver in Houston.

Yet, the second-year receiver has played well enough this year to warrant a roster spot in most redraft leagues.

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Should I Pickup And Start Nico Collins In Week 11?

While he has missed time this year because of a groin injury, the former Michigan star is coming off his best of the year. Collins caught five of his career-high 10 targets last week for 49 receiving yards and his first touchdown of the season against the New York Giants.

More importantly, the second-year receiver is second on the team with 354 receiving yards despite missing two games. Furthermore, his 50.6 receiving yards per game average leads the team.

Over his past three healthy games (where he played at least 50% of the snaps), Collins has averaged seven targets and 10.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. His 10.5 fantasy points per game would make him the WR26 on a points-per-game basis this year among wide receivers with at least four games played. Yet, the former Michigan receiver is rostered in only 6.7% of ESPN leagues.

Meanwhile, the Week 11 matchup for Collins is fantasy-friendly. The Washington Commanders have surrendered 29.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers this season, the ninth-most in the NFL. They have given up at least one receiving touchdown to wide receivers in 60% of their games this year.

Who Else Can I Add Off The Waiver Wire And Start In Week 11?

Collins is one of several appealing waiver wire targets this week, including Terrace Marshall Jr., Christian Watson, and Darius Slayton. All four receivers are available in at least 77% of ESPN leagues.

Of the four, Watson is the popular waiver wire addition this week. He is coming off a massive performance, totaling 107 receiving yards and three touchdowns last week against the Dallas Cowboys.

Meanwhile, the rookie receiver has an excellent matchup this week. The Tennessee Titans have surrendered 33.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game this year, the third-most in the NFL.

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