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Puka Nacua or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Puka Nacua is a Los Angeles Rams wide receiver who averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 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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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
RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Puka Nacua vs Rico Dowdle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatPuka NacuaRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)19.411.6
Games Played1617
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)310197
Rushing Yards1051,076
Rush Yds/Game6.663.3
Rushing TDs16
Receptions12939
Receiving Yards1,715297
Targets16650
Total TDs117
Age2528
Experience2 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

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Should I start Puka Nacua or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Puka Nacua and Rico Dowdle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Puka Nacua or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 across 17. 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 Puka Nacua and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?▾

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.8 points per game.

When are Puka Nacua and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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