Should I Start Nico Collins in Week 2? WR Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis

The general rule of thumb is to avoid players on bad offenses, but there are times where exceptions can be made. One example is this year's Houston Texans, who roster fantasy-relevant players in Dameon Pierce and Nico Collins despite having one of the NFL's lowest-ranked offenses.

Heading into Week 2, it's time for fantasy football managers to make key lineup decisions. It may be early in the season, but every week matters, and it's important to set the tone early by dominating your leagues right out of the gate.

With that in mind, what is Nico Collins' Week 2 fantasy football outlook? What do the RotoBaller expert rankers think? Should you start Nico Collins in fantasy football this Sunday? Read on for answers to these key questions.

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Nico Collins Fantasy Football Outlook

Collins had a big Week 1 performance, hauling in six of 11 targets for a total of 80 yards. C.J. Stroud relied on the third-year wideout quite often as Houston played from behind for most of the contest. While Collins didn't find the end zone, he still produced 11 points in half-PPR formats.

Week 2 offers a similar opportunity for Collins. While the Texans draw a less challenging opponent in the Colts, they will still need to pass often in order to remain competitive. Collins remains atop the pecking order of Houston wide receivers, making him an appealing option for your fantasy lineups.

Nico Collins Wide Receiver Rankings Analysis

The RotoBaller experts are somewhat bullish about Collins in preparation for Week 2, ranking him 69th overall and 33rd among wide receivers. He is listed as "trending up" in rankings, a reflection of the analysts' increased faith in the Texans receiver.

Should I Start Nico Collins In Week 2 Fantasy Football?

Collins isn't a "must-start" by any means, but he should absolutely be considered a viable WR3/FLEX option heading into Sunday's contest. The 24-year-old will likely be peppered with targets once again, giving him appeal in all weekly fantasy formats, as well as DFS and betting platforms. He should certainly be deployed over similarly-ranked receivers such as Drake London, Christian Kirk, Romeo Doubs, Puka Nacua, and Courtland Sutton.

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