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Puka Nacua vs Trey McBride

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
TEArizona Cardinals
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

19.4 PPG14.9 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Puka Nacua vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 PPG across 17 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.

Puka Nacua has his bye in Week 6, Trey McBride in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

19.4 PPG for Puka Nacua versus 14.9 for Trey McBride 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to Trey McBride's 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Puka Nacua and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?

Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.