Puka Nacua vs Tory Horton: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Puka Nacua (Los Angeles Rams) averaged 19.4 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Tory Horton (Seattle Seahawks, 8.4 PPG) by 11.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
That 11.0-point weekly advantage for Puka Nacua is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Target volume is the story here. Puka Nacua saw 166 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Puka Nacua, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
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.
