Should I start Nico Collins or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Nico Collins

+6.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Nico Collins over T.J. Hockenson for Week 7 Half-PPR: 14.7 projected points versus 8.3.

Nico Collins: 14.9 FP recent scoring average.
T.J. Hockenson: 9.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Nico Collins

WR · HOUStats & schedule

14.7FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

8.3FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nico Collins

Fortified14.7

ESPN14.0

Sleeper14.5

FantasyPros—

Nico Collins faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.9 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified8.3

ESPN8.1

Sleeper7.9

FantasyPros—

T.J. Hockenson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.8 fantasy points.

Nico Collins projects for 14.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.4 more than T.J. Hockenson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.