Garrett Wilson · Nico Collins · 2026 week 9

Garrett Wilson or Nico Collins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Garrett Wilson or Nico Collins? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Nico CollinsNico Collins projects 3.6 PPR points clear of Garrett Wilson in week 9, drawing LAC — the 18th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Garrett Wilson	@ KC	14.2	31st · tough	9.1	3,433	Questionable
Nico Collins START	@ LAC	17.8	18th	8	4,139	healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Quentin Johnston 5.7 pts (W6) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 22.3 pts (W7) · Jaylen Waddle 11.9 pts (W8).

WRs vs LAC recently: Courtland Sutton 7.8 pts (W5) · Xavier Worthy 7.3 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 14 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Nico Collins projects 3.6 points higher in PPR.
Garrett Wilson faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.
Garrett Wilson is flagged WATCH.
Nico Collins faces LAC, 18th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Nico Collins carries the higher trade value — 4,139 against 3,433 (a 17% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Nico Collins gets the most. Momentum: Garrett Wilson -698 and Nico Collins -1009 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.