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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Puka Nacua vs TreVeyon Henderson

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. TreVeyon Henderson (11.1 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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WRLos Angeles Rams#1PPG LEADER

Puka Nacua

PPG

19.4

Games

Rec

129

Rec Yds

1,715

Rec TDs

Targets

166

Bye

Week 8

RBNew England Patriots#24

TreVeyon Henderson

PPG

11.1

Games

Rush Yds

911

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

221

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Puka Nacua

TreVeyon Henderson

Head to Head

19.4 PPG11.1 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Puka Nacua: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #1 at the position). TreVeyon Henderson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Puka Nacua vs TreVeyon Henderson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against TreVeyon Henderson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 PPG across 17 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.

Puka Nacua has his bye in Week 8, TreVeyon Henderson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Puka Nacua is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. TreVeyon Henderson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Puka Nacua (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. TreVeyon Henderson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Puka Nacua outscored TreVeyon Henderson by a projected 141 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•TreVeyon Henderson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Puka Nacua's 16. That durability gap means TreVeyon Henderson 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▾

StatNacuaHenderson

PPG (Half-PPR)19.411.1

Games Played1617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)310189

Rushing Yards105911

Rush Yds/Game6.653.6

Rushing TDs19

Receptions12935

Receiving Yards1,715221

Targets16642

Total TDs1110

Age2423

Experience2 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Puka Nacua at 19.4 PPG, 8.3 points per game above TreVeyon Henderson's 11.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Puka Nacua or TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to TreVeyon Henderson's 11.1 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 Puka Nacua and TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?▾

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.3 points per game.

When are Puka Nacua and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 8, and TreVeyon Henderson (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.