WR · LA · #12
Puka NacuaQ
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 216 lbs
- Birth date
- May 29, 2001 (age 25.3)
- College
- BYU; Washington
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
9,523
Range 8,601–9,663
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven WR in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
267.7 pts
15.7 PPG · 15.5 games
112.4 rec · 1472.4 rec yds · 8.6 rec TD
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Versatility ×1.02
Light floor from multi-role usage (rush+receive or dual-threat).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchNacua caught 5 passes for 74 yards in 2026, finishing WR28. Production trend is soft: WR1 → WR28 over the last two seasons. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
9.9
PPG
9.9
Positional finish
WR28
Key stats
- Rec: 5 (WR17)
- Rec yds: 74 (WR17)
- Rec TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WR28 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 5 | 74 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | WR1 | 310.5 | 19.4 | 129 | 1715 | 10 | 105 | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 | WR28 | 167.1 | 15.2 | 79 | 990 | 3 | 46 | 1 | — | — |
| 2023 | WR4 | 246.0 | 14.5 | 105 | 1486 | 6 | 89 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 9.9 | SF | 57 plays · 49% pass | 74 · 5 rec | 0 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 15.5 · scored 9.9 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +5.6.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- SF-26% · 168 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 68.3% mean
Pass-play participation
80.5%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 11
- Avg depth of target
- 9.3
- Drop %
- 2.4%
Durability
- 202317 G
- 202411 G
- 202516 G · 1 Out
- 15.5 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R5 (177 overall) WR · that slot hit at 9.1% in 2010–2023 classes (n=55; contributor 21.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 2.88yd
- Cushion
- 6.02yd
- YAC above expected
- 1.34yd
- Air yards share
- 27.9%
36th of 85
52nd of 85
11th of 85
31st of 85
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Puka Nacua's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Nacua scores 9,523 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Puka Nacua's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 15.7 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Puka Nacua in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.