Should I start Nico Collins or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Nico Collins

+8.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Nico Collins over Rashod Bateman for Week 7 Standard: 11.9 projected points versus 3.3.

Nico Collins: 12.4 FP recent scoring average.
Rashod Bateman: 3.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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

Rashod Bateman

WR · BALStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 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.

Rashod Bateman

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.7

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

Rashod Bateman faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points.

Nico Collins projects for 11.9 points in standard scoring, 8.6 more than Rashod Bateman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.