Should I start Connor Heyward or Puka Nacua this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Puka Nacua

+8.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Puka Nacua over Connor Heyward for Week 7 Standard: 8.9 projected points versus 0.4.

Connor Heyward: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
Puka Nacua: 15.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Puka Nacua

WR · LARStats & schedule

8.9FF projected

↑ +8.9 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Connor Heyward

RB · LVStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Puka Nacua

Fortified8.9

ESPN0.0

Sleeper14.7

FantasyPros—

Puka Nacua faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.4

FantasyPros—

Connor Heyward faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.

Puka Nacua projects for 8.9 points in standard scoring, 8.5 more than Connor Heyward. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 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.