The Houston Texans (2-3) will visit the Seattle Seahawks (4-2) in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Nico Collins.
Is Nico Collins Playing in Week 7?
Collins is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Texans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Nico Collins in Week 7?
I’ll admit I was probably too bullish this summer in ranking Nico Collins as my top player at the position, but we are getting some breadcrumbs and if the good vibes entering the bye (consecutive wins after the 0-3 start) sustain, it’s easy to see him producing top 10 numbers moving forward.
The walking mismatch has scored in three of his past four games and has a 29+ yard reception in each of those contests. If it feels like Collins has been prioritized more recently, it’s because he has, seeing his target percentage trend toward his 2021 mark of 28.3% over the past month (26.5%) after a dud in the season opener.
If Week 5’s game was remotely competitive with Baltimore, I think more people would be on the “Collins could still be a league winner” train with me. His 4-52-1 stat line was fine, but he only played 54.5% of the snaps because nothing more was required.
The schedule isn’t great over the next two months, but if Collins can stay healthy, he does draw the Cardinals and Raiders, both at home, in Weeks 15-16 as you look to advance in your fantasy playoffs. With the bye now behind him, it might not be a bad idea to send out a trade offer that values him as a top 15 receiver and bank on getting top 10 (or better) production the rest of the way.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Collins’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Collins is projected to score 17.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Collins to have 6 receptions for 87 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Collins could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Texans at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 56 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
