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Brian Thomas Jr. or Puka NacuaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brian Thomas Jr. is a Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver who averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Puka Nacua is a Los Angeles Rams wide receiver who averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#47 WR
Brian Thomas Jr.
PPG
8.2
Games
14
Rec
48
Rec Yds
707
Rec TDs
2
Targets
91
Bye
Week 7
WRLos Angeles Rams#1 WR
Puka Nacua
PPG
19.4
Games
16
Rec
129
Rec Yds
1,715
Rec TDs
10
Targets
166
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Puka Nacua: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrian Thomas Jr.Puka Nacua
PPG (Half-PPR)8.219.4
Games Played1416
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)115310
Receptions48129
Rec/Game3.48.1
Receiving Yards7071,715
Rec Yds/Game50.5107.2
Receiving TDs210
Targets91166
Target Share/Game6.510.4
Age2425
Experience1 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

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Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brian Thomas Jr. and Puka Nacua is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Puka Nacua averaged 19.4.

Should I draft Brian Thomas Jr. or Puka Nacua in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 across 16. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brian Thomas Jr. and Puka Nacua average in 2025?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 11.2 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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