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Cedric Tillman vs Puka NacuaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Puka Nacua is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.4 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Puka Nacua is the better fantasy play this season.

Puka Nacua is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.4 PPG and 1,820 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Cedric Tillman (8.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Puka Nacua as the starter and Cedric Tillman as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRCleveland Browns#99
Cedric Tillman
PPG
8.2
Games
14
Rec
50
Rec Yds
612
Rec TDs
4
Targets
78
Bye
Week 10
WRLos Angeles Rams#1PPG LEADER
Puka Nacua
PPG
19.4
Games
16
Rec
129
Rec Yds
1,715
Rec TDs
10
Targets
166
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cedric Tillman
Puka Nacua

Head to Head

8.2 PPG19.4 PPG
14 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Puka Nacua: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Puka Nacua at 88%. That ranking gap means Puka Nacua carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Puka Nacua: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Puka Nacua put up 19.4 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, while Cedric Tillman managed 8.2 across 14 games with the Cleveland Browns. A 11.2-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

Puka Nacua carries a 11.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Puka Nacua saw 166 targets in 2025, while Cedric Tillman drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Puka Nacua, even in weeks where Cedric Tillman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cedric Tillman sits Week 10 while Puka Nacua is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Puka Nacua at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Cedric Tillman is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Puka Nacua (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Puka Nacua outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 190 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Puka Nacua played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Puka Nacua contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Puka Nacua scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Puka Nacua saw 166 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cedric Tillman vs Puka Nacua: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCedric TillmanPuka Nacua
PPG (Half-PPR)8.219.4
Games Played1416
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)115310
Receptions50129
Rec/Game3.68.1
Receiving Yards6121,715
Rec Yds/Game43.7107.2
Receiving TDs410
Targets78166
Target Share/Game5.610.4
Age-25
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Puka Nacua holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.4 points per game. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cedric Tillman or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cedric Tillman and Puka Nacua average in 2025?

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 11.2 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Puka Nacua a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Puka Nacua outscored Cedric Tillman by 11.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.