Should I drop Nico Collins? Week 6 SNF Fantasy projection for Texans WR

The Houston Texans are among the NFL's hottest teams heading into Week 6, but they face a major problem before their matchup with the New England Patriots. Star wide receiver Nico Collins is out injured with a hamstring injury.

The Texans placed him on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, which means he will miss the next four games (at the very least). So, should you trade the NFL's No. 1 WR?

Should I drop Nico Collins? Fantasy outlook for Texans WR

A hamstring injury is a pretty tricky one to come back from, especially if you're a skill player. Heading into Week 6, the Texans are better equipped than most to deal with this problem. They traded for Stefon Diggs to have an alpha in 2024, but Nico Collins has taken that role.

In any case, Diggs will be expected to take over Collins' role, which leaves us to ponder on Tank Dell's fantasy outlook.

After having a breakout season alongside CJ Stroud, the Texans appear to have relegated the electric sophomore to WR3 duties. The underlying numbers suggest he is better than that role, but we'll come back to that.

The primary concern is how long Collins will be out. Initial tests point to a hamstring injury, but he’s expected to return for the second half of the season. That said, fantasy football matchups are tricky. Nico Collins is not going to solve your matchup issues over the next four weeks.

In the NFL, it's always next man up, and the Texans are better equipped than most to embody that rule. Considering Tank Dell had a breakout season last year, the Texans offense should keep humming. But if you hold on to Collins, it might be too late to expect a decent return unless you can swing a trade for Dell or pick up JuJu Smith-Schuster on the waiver wire.

We wouldn't suggest dropping Nico Collins just yet, but if you can swing a trade for a pick like Tank Dell or three flex picks, it might be time to consider your options.