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Puka Nacua vs Tyler Higbee

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
TELos Angeles Rams
Tyler Higbee
PPG
5.9
Games
10
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

19.4 PPG5.9 PPG
16 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Puka Nacua vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 5.9 PPG across 10 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

The 2025 numbers favor Puka Nacua at 19.4 PPG, 13.5 points per game above Tyler Higbee's 5.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Puka Nacua or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 5.9 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 13.5 points per game.

Do Puka Nacua and Tyler Higbee share a bye week?

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