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Should I start Jonah Coleman or Puka Nacua this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Puka Nacua

+14.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Puka Nacua over Jonah Coleman for Week 8 Standard: 15.9 projected points versus 1.7.

  • Jonah Coleman: 5% matchup reduction against KC.
  • 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.

Jonah Coleman

Fortified1.7
ESPN1.3
Sleeper2.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jonah Coleman faces KC in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Puka Nacua projects for 15.9 points in standard scoring, 14.2 more than Jonah Coleman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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