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Should I start Greg Dulcich or Puka Nacua this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Puka Nacua

+12.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Puka Nacua over Greg Dulcich for Week 8 Standard: 15.9 projected points versus 3.3.

  • Greg Dulcich: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.
  • Puka Nacua: 15.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Puka Nacua
Why this pick?

Puka Nacua

Fortified15.9
ESPN15.9
Sleeper14.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Puka Nacua faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 15.8 fantasy points.

Greg Dulcich

Fortified3.3
ESPN3.4
Sleeper3.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Greg Dulcich faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Puka Nacua projects for 15.9 points in standard scoring, 12.6 more than Greg Dulcich. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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