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Puka Nacua

Wide Receiver · Fantasy Football 2026 outlook, 2025 season stats, and AI-powered matchup analysis.

PPG

19.4

Games

16

Bye

W6

Age

24

Experience

3 yrs

Size

6'2" · 216 lb

College

BYU

2025 Season Stats

PPG

19.4

Games

16

Rec

129

Rec Yds

1,715

Rec TDs

10

Targets

166

Bye

Week 6

Puka Nacua 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Puka Nacua is the Los Angeles Rams number 12 wide receiver, a 3-year pro, and finished the 2025 regular season as a top-tier fantasy option at his position. He averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game across 16 appearances, which ranks him 1st among wide receivers in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Puka Nacua finished 2025 with 129 receptions for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns. He drew 166 targets, a workload that puts him in the true alpha tier at his position.

Puka Nacua is a target monster, and target share is the single strongest predictor of fantasy success at wide receiver. Volume that high almost always survives defensive game planning, which is why he holds his floor even in tough matchups. Start him with confidence every week except his bye.

Heading into 2026, Puka Nacua projects as a core piece of the Los Angeles Rams offense. Managers drafting him need to plan around his Week 6 bye and monitor training camp reports for role changes. DraftCall's AI comparison engine lets you pit him against any other NFL player in seconds, factoring in matchup quality, recent form, and scoring format, so you can make start or sit calls with real reasoning instead of gut feel.

Puka Nacua Head to Head Matchups

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Puka Nacua Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Puka Nacua score in 2025?

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game in the 2025 NFL regular season across 16 appearances, which ranks him 1st among wide receivers on our 2026 draft board.

What is Puka Nacua's 2026 fantasy outlook?

Puka Nacua projects as a top-tier wide receiver in 2026 fantasy football. His 2025 per-game production establishes a realistic baseline, though weekly start or sit decisions should factor in matchup quality, injury status, and game script. Use DraftCall's AI comparison engine to pit him against any other player and get a clear verdict.

What is Puka Nacua's bye week?

Puka Nacua has his bye in Week 6 as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. Plan roster depth at wide receiver for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Puka Nacua worth drafting in 2026?

Based on 2025 production, Puka Nacua ranks 1st at wide receiver and is a top-tier fantasy option. Draft position depends on league format, scoring rules, and whether you need a weekly starter or a bench stash, but his production profile makes him a legitimate fantasy asset.

What jersey number does Puka Nacua wear?

Puka Nacua wears number 12 for the Los Angeles Rams.

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