Nico Collins · Zay Flowers · 2026 week 2

Nico Collins or Zay Flowers?

Wondering who you should start this week — Nico Collins or Zay Flowers? 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 3.5 PPR points clear of Zay Flowers in week 2, drawing CIN — the 21st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Nico Collins START vs CIN 17.5 21st 21.2 5,334 Questionable
Zay Flowers vs NO 14.0 11th 26 4,755 Questionable

WRs vs CIN recently: Emeka Egbuka 6.3 pts (W1).

WRs vs NO recently: Amon-Ra St. Brown 18.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Nico Collins carries the higher trade value — 5,334 against 4,755 (a 11% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Nico Collins gets the most. Momentum: Nico Collins -377 and Zay Flowers +946 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.