Should I start Mike Washington Jr. or Puka Nacua this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Puka Nacua

+11.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Puka Nacua over Mike Washington Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 15.8 projected points versus 4.5.

Mike Washington Jr.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.
Puka Nacua: 15.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Puka Nacua

WR · LARStats & schedule

15.8FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mike Washington Jr.

RB · LVStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Puka Nacua

Fortified15.8

ESPN15.0

Sleeper14.8

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%.

Mike Washington Jr.

Fortified4.5

ESPN5.1

Sleeper4.8

FantasyPros—

Mike Washington Jr. faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.

Puka Nacua projects for 15.8 points in standard scoring, 11.3 more than Mike Washington Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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.