Should I start Michael Mayer or Nico Collins this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Nico Collins

+7.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Nico Collins over Michael Mayer for Week 7 Standard: 11.9 projected points versus 4.2.

Michael Mayer: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Nico Collins: 12.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Nico Collins

WR · HOUStats & schedule

11.9FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Michael Mayer

TE · LVStats & schedule

4.2FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nico Collins

Fortified11.9

ESPN11.3

Sleeper11.9

FantasyPros—

Nico Collins faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.4 fantasy points.

Michael Mayer

Fortified4.2

ESPN4.5

Sleeper3.9

FantasyPros—

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Nico Collins projects for 11.9 points in standard scoring, 7.8 more than Michael Mayer. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 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.