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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kayshon Boutte vs Puka NacuaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Puka Nacua is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.4 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Puka Nacua is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Puka Nacua outscored Kayshon Boutte by 11.7 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Puka Nacua is the clear pick. Kayshon Boutte profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRLos Angeles Rams#1PPG LEADER

Puka Nacua

PPG

19.4

Games

Rec

129

Rec Yds

1,715

Rec TDs

Targets

166

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Kayshon Boutte

Puka Nacua

Head to Head

7.7 PPG19.4 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Puka Nacua: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% 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.

Kayshon Boutte vs Puka Nacua: The Full Breakdown

Puka Nacua and Kayshon Boutte are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver averaged 19.4 PPG in 2025, a full 11.7 points per game ahead of Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 with the New England Patriots. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 11.7 points favors Puka Nacua, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Puka Nacua saw 166 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Puka Nacua, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Puka Nacua is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kayshon Boutte is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Puka Nacua (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Puka Nacua outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 199 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Puka Nacua played 16 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte'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.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte vs Puka Nacua: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kayshon Boutte	Puka Nacua
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	19.4
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	310
Receptions	33	129
Rec/Game	2.4	8.1
Receiving Yards	551	1,715
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	107.2
Receiving TDs	6	10
Targets	46	166
Target Share/Game	3.3	10.4
Age	24	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

19.4 PPG for Puka Nacua versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte 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 Kayshon Boutte or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 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 Kayshon Boutte and Puka Nacua average in 2025?▾

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 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 11.7 points per game.

Do Kayshon Boutte and Puka Nacua share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kayshon Boutte and Puka Nacua share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Kayshon Boutte or Puka Nacua a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Puka Nacua outscored Kayshon Boutte by 11.7 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.