Should I start Puka Nacua or Ray Davis this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Puka Nacua

+21.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Puka Nacua over Ray Davis for Week 8 PPR: 23.1 projected points versus 1.6.

Puka Nacua: 24.5 FP recent scoring average.
Ray Davis: 3.1 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:42 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Puka Nacua

WR · LARStats & schedule

23.1FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

vs LAC

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ray Davis

RB · BUFStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Puka Nacua

Fortified23.1

ESPN22.4

Sleeper21.6

FantasyPros—

Puka Nacua faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 24.5 fantasy points.

Ray Davis

Fortified1.6

ESPN2.1

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros—

Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Puka Nacua projects for 23.1 points in PPR scoring, 21.5 more than Ray Davis. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.