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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Mark Andrews 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. Mark Andrews (6.3 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.

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

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TEBaltimore Ravens#27
Mark Andrews
PPG
6.3
Games
17
Rec
48
Rec Yds
422
Rec TDs
5
Targets
70
Bye
Week 7
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
Mark Andrews
Puka Nacua

Head to Head

6.3 PPG19.4 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

Mark Andrews vs Puka Nacua: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens) against Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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.

Mark Andrews has his bye in Week 7, Puka Nacua in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Puka Nacua at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mark Andrews is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Puka Nacua (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Puka Nacua outscored Mark Andrews by a projected 223 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Puka Nacua's 16. That durability gap means Mark Andrews 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 tight end position.
  • Puka Nacua is 6 years younger than Mark Andrews (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatAndrewsNacua
PPG (Half-PPR)6.319.4
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)107310
Receptions48129
Rec/Game2.88.1
Receiving Yards4221,715
Rec Yds/Game24.8107.2
Receiving TDs510
Targets70166
Target Share/Game4.110.4
Age3024
Experience7 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Puka Nacua holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.4 points per game. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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 Mark Andrews or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Mark Andrews and Puka Nacua average in 2025?

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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 13.1 points per game.

When are Mark Andrews and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?

Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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