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Updated from live statsJaylen Waddle or Puka NacuaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaylen Waddle is a Miami Dolphins wide receiver who averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game across 16 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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Detailed Stat Breakdown
| Stat | Jaylen Waddle | Puka Nacua |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (Half-PPR) | 10.1 | 19.4 |
| Games Played | 16 | 16 |
| Total Fantasy Pts (est.) | 162 | 310 |
| Receptions | 64 | 129 |
| Rec/Game | 4.0 | 8.1 |
| Receiving Yards | 910 | 1,715 |
| Rec Yds/Game | 56.9 | 107.2 |
| Receiving TDs | 6 | 10 |
| Targets | 100 | 166 |
| Target Share/Game | 6.3 | 10.4 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Experience | 4 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Bye Week | Week 6 | Week 11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?▾
The start or sit verdict for Jaylen Waddle 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, Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Puka Nacua averaged 19.4.
Should I draft Jaylen Waddle or Puka Nacua in 2026 fantasy football?▾
Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game across 16 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 Jaylen Waddle and Puka Nacua average in 2025?▾
Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 9.3 points per game.
When are Jaylen Waddle and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?▾
Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.
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