Rashee Rice vs Nico Collins
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rashee Rice by 0.2 projected points (15.0 vs 14.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rashee Rice faces LAC, the 8th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Nico Collins faces JAX, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Rashee Rice: a clear but modest edge of 8.8 points of value over replacement (64.0 vs 55.1).
The draft market agrees: Rashee Rice goes first at ADP 17.2 vs 19.6 for Nico Collins.
Health note: Rashee Rice carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Rashee RiceKAN | Nico CollinsHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LAC | JAX | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 15.0 | 14.8 | Rice +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #8 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 242.4 | 233.6 | Rice +8.8 pts |
| Points per game | 14.3 | 13.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 64.0 | 55.1 | Rice +8.8 |
| Overall rank | #28 | #32 | Rice by 4 |
| Position rank | WR9 | WR11 | |
| Market ADP | 17.2 | 19.6 | Collins +2.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Rashee Rice or Nico Collins in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rashee Rice by 0.2 projected points (15.0 vs 14.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rashee Rice or Nico Collins in 2026 fantasy football?
Rashee Rice. He projects 242.4 fantasy points with 64.0 value over replacement, vs 233.6 points and 55.1 for Nico Collins (WR, PPR).