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D'Andre Swift vs Puka Nacua

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBChicago Bears
D'Andre Swift
PPG
13.2
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,087
Rush TDs
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
299
Bye
Week 7
WRLos Angeles RamsPPG LEADER
Puka Nacua
PPG
19.4
Games
16
Rec
129
Rec Yds
1,715
Rec TDs
10
Targets
166
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

13.2 PPG19.4 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

D'Andre Swift vs Puka Nacua: Who Should You Start?

Comparing D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) against Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Puka Nacua posted 19.4 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 7, Puka Nacua in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

19.4 PPG for Puka Nacua versus 13.2 for D'Andre Swift in 2025. The baseline favors Puka Nacua, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to D'Andre Swift's 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift and Puka Nacua average in 2025?

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.