Ja'Marr Chase · Puka Nacua · 2026 week 9

Ja'Marr Chase or Puka Nacua?

Wondering who you should start this week — Ja'Marr Chase or Puka Nacua? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Puka NacuaPuka Nacua projects 3.4 PPR points clear of Ja'Marr Chase in week 9, drawing WAS — the 14th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Ja'Marr Chase @ ATL 19.7 16th 22.7 8,684 healthy
Puka Nacua START @ WAS 23.1 14th 20.3 9,053 healthy

WRs vs ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

WRs vs WAS recently: Malik Nabers 18.1 pts (W5) · Mike Evans 9.4 pts (W6) · Makai Lemon 5.7 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Puka Nacua carries the higher trade value — 9,053 against 8,684 (a 4% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Puka Nacua gets the most. Momentum: Ja'Marr Chase +724 and Puka Nacua +1085 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.