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Jonathan Taylor vs Puka Nacua

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBIndianapolis ColtsPPG LEADER
Jonathan Taylor
PPG
20.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,585
Rush TDs
18
Rec
46
Rec Yds
378
Bye
Week 14
WRLos Angeles Rams
Puka Nacua
PPG
19.4
Games
16
Rec
129
Rec Yds
1,715
Rec TDs
10
Targets
166
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

20.0 PPG19.4 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Jonathan Taylor vs Puka Nacua: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts) against Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 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.

Jonathan Taylor has his bye in Week 14, Puka Nacua in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

20.0 PPG for Jonathan Taylor versus 19.4 for Puka Nacua in 2025. The baseline favors Jonathan Taylor, 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 Jonathan Taylor or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to Puka Nacua's 19.4 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 Jonathan Taylor and Puka Nacua average in 2025?

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Jonathan Taylor and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?

Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.