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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Kyren Williams vs Puka Nacua

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Puka Nacua is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Puka Nacua (19.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Kyren Williams (14.4 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBLos Angeles Rams#11
Kyren Williams
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 8
WRLos Angeles Rams#1PPG LEADER
Puka Nacua
PPG
19.4
Games
16
Rec
129
Rec Yds
1,715
Rec TDs
10
Targets
166
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Kyren Williams
Puka Nacua

Head to Head

14.4 PPG19.4 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Puka Nacua: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

Kyren Williams vs Puka Nacua: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) against Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Puka Nacua posted 19.4 PPG across 16 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Puka Nacua at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Kyren Williams is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Puka Nacua (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Puka Nacua outscored Kyren Williams by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Puka Nacua's 16. That durability gap means Kyren Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Puka Nacua caught 129 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatWilliamsNacua
PPG (Half-PPR)14.419.4
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)245310
Rushing Yards1,252105
Rush Yds/Game73.66.6
Rushing TDs101
Receptions36129
Receiving Yards2811,715
Targets50166
Total TDs1311
Age2524
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Puka Nacua holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.4 points per game. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyren Williams or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to Kyren Williams's 14.4 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 Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua average in 2025?

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 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 5.0 points per game.

Do Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua share a bye week?

Yes, both Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.