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Updated from live statsDevaughn Vele or Puka NacuaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?
Devaughn Vele is a New Orleans Saints wide receiver who averaged 9.2 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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Detailed Stat Breakdown
| Stat | Devaughn Vele | Puka Nacua |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (Half-PPR) | 9.2 | 18.3 |
| Games Played | 6 | 4 |
| Total Fantasy Pts (est.) | 55 | 73 |
| Receptions | 28 | 37 |
| Rec/Game | 4.7 | 9.3 |
| Receiving Yards | 294 | 417 |
| Rec Yds/Game | 49.0 | 104.3 |
| Receiving TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Targets | 43 | 52 |
| Target Share/Game | 7.2 | 13.0 |
| Age | 28 | 25 |
| Experience | 2 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Bye Week | Week 8 | Week 11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start Devaughn Vele or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?▾
The start or sit verdict for Devaughn Vele 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, Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Puka Nacua averaged 18.3.
Should I draft Devaughn Vele or Puka Nacua in 2026 fantasy football?▾
Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 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 Devaughn Vele and Puka Nacua average in 2026?▾
Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 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 9.1 points per game.
When are Devaughn Vele and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?▾
Devaughn Vele (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.
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