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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Puka Nacua vs Zach Charbonnet

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. Zach Charbonnet (10.7 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

RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Puka Nacua

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

19.4 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Puka Nacua: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #1 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Puka Nacua vs Zach Charbonnet: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 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

Puka Nacua is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Zach Charbonnet 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. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Puka Nacua outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 148 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Puka Nacua saw 166 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatNacuaCharbonnet

PPG (Half-PPR)19.410.7

Games Played1616

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)310171

Rushing Yards105730

Rush Yds/Game6.645.6

Rushing TDs112

Receptions12920

Receiving Yards1,715144

Targets16624

Total TDs1112

Age2425

Experience2 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

19.4 PPG for Puka Nacua versus 10.7 for Zach Charbonnet in 2025. The baseline favors Puka Nacua, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Puka Nacua or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 PPG compared to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 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 Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 8.7 points per game.

Do Puka Nacua and Zach Charbonnet share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Puka Nacua and Zach Charbonnet share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.