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Puka Nacua vs T.J. Hockenson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

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
TEMinnesota Vikings
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
5.8
Games
15
Rec
51
Rec Yds
438
Rec TDs
3
Targets
66
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

19.4 PPG5.8 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Puka Nacua vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while T.J. Hockenson posted 5.8 PPG across 15 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.

The Bottom Line

19.4 PPG for Puka Nacua versus 5.8 for T.J. Hockenson 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 Puka Nacua or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 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 Puka Nacua and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 13.6 points per game.

Do Puka Nacua and T.J. Hockenson share a bye week?

Yes, both Puka Nacua and T.J. Hockenson share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.