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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Puka Nacua

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Puka Nacua is the better fantasy play this season.

Puka Nacua is the better play on a neutral week. 19.4 PPG with 1,820 yards gives a reliable baseline. Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Puka Nacua higher, but do not fade Amon-Ra St. Brown entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDetroit Lions#4

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 8

WRLos Angeles Rams#1PPG LEADER

Puka Nacua

PPG

19.4

Games

Rec

129

Rec Yds

1,715

Rec TDs

Targets

166

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Puka Nacua

Head to Head

15.6 PPG19.4 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Puka Nacua: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Puka Nacua at 88%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Puka Nacua: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Amon-Ra St. Brown and Puka Nacua is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Detroit Lions wide receiver put up 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 19.4 in 16. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.8 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Amon-Ra St. Brown turned 172 targets into 1401 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Puka Nacua converted 166 looks into 1715 yards and 10 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Both share a Week 8 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. Amon-Ra St. Brown is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Puka Nacua (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Puka Nacua outscored Amon-Ra St. Brown by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Puka Nacua's 16. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownNacua

PPG (Half-PPR)15.619.4

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265310

Receptions117129

Rec/Game6.98.1

Receiving Yards1,4011,715

Rec Yds/Game82.4107.2

Receiving TDs1110

Targets172166

Target Share/Game10.110.4

Age2624

Experience4 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

19.4 PPG for Puka Nacua versus 15.6 for Amon-Ra St. Brown 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to Amon-Ra St. Brown's 15.6 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown and Puka Nacua average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Puka Nacua share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Puka Nacua share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Puka Nacua a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Puka Nacua outscored Amon-Ra St. Brown by 3.8 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.