Darnell Washington or Puka NacuaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Washington is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Puka Nacua is a Los Angeles Rams wide receiver who averaged 18.3 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#27 TE

Darnell Washington

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

156

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRLos Angeles Rams#2 WR

Puka Nacua

PPG

18.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

417

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Puka Nacua: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Puka Nacua
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	18.3
Games Played	6	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	35	73
Receptions	15	37
Rec/Game	2.5	9.3
Receiving Yards	156	417
Rec Yds/Game	26.0	104.3
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	22	52
Target Share/Game	3.7	13.0
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington and Puka Nacua is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Puka Nacua averaged 18.3.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or Puka Nacua in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Puka Nacua averaged 18.3 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Darnell Washington and Puka Nacua average in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Puka Nacua averaged 18.3 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 12.5 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.