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Should I start Ian Thomas or Puka Nacua this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Puka Nacua

+14.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Puka Nacua over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Standard: 15.7 projected points versus 1.0.

  • Ian Thomas: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Puka Nacua: 15.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Puka Nacua
Why this pick?

Puka Nacua

Fortified15.7
ESPN15.0
Sleeper14.7
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.0
ESPN0.7
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Puka Nacua projects for 15.7 points in standard scoring, 14.7 more than Ian Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:12 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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