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Should I start Nate Adkins or Nico Collins this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Nico Collins

+10.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Nico Collins over Nate Adkins for Week 7 Standard: 11.9 projected points versus 1.2.

  • Nate Adkins: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
  • Nico Collins: 12.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Nico Collins
Why this pick?

Nico Collins

Fortified11.9
ESPN11.3
Sleeper11.9
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Nate Adkins

Fortified1.2
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Nate Adkins faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Nico Collins projects for 11.9 points in standard scoring, 10.7 more than Nate Adkins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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