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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson 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 clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.4 PPG and 1,820 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Garrett Wilson (11.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Puka Nacua as the starter and Garrett Wilson as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRNew York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

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

Garrett Wilson

Puka Nacua

Head to Head

11.6 PPG19.4 PPG

7 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Puka Nacua: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Puka Nacua at 88%. That ranking gap means Puka Nacua carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Puka Nacua: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Puka Nacua put up 19.4 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, while Garrett Wilson managed 11.6 across 7 games with the New York Jets. A 7.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

A 7.8-PPG gap gives Puka Nacua the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Puka Nacua saw 166 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Puka Nacua, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Garrett Wilson sits Week 9 while Puka Nacua is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Puka Nacua at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Garrett Wilson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Puka Nacua (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Puka Nacua outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 133 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Puka Nacua played 16 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Puka Nacua contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Puka Nacua scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Puka Nacua saw 166 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatWilsonNacua

PPG (Half-PPR)11.619.4

Games Played716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)81310

Receptions36129

Rec/Game5.18.1

Receiving Yards3951,715

Rec Yds/Game56.4107.2

Receiving TDs410

Targets59166

Target Share/Game8.410.4

Age2524

Experience3 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

Puka Nacua outscored Garrett Wilson by 7.8 PPG in 2025 (19.4 to 11.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Puka Nacua average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.8 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 9, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Puka Nacua a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Puka Nacua outscored Garrett Wilson by 7.8 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.