Puka Nacua vs. Christian McCaffrey: Who Should You Start in Week 5?

Start Puka Nacua. Nacua is projected for 22.3 PPR points vs 19.6 for Christian McCaffrey, and faces the 3rd-softest defense against WRs this week.

Updated Oct 10, 11:50 PM ET

Puka Nacua vs. Christian McCaffrey: Week 5 side by side

Puka Nacua
WR · LAR
Christian McCaffrey
RB · SF
Projection (Week 5, avg of sources)22.319.6
Floor (lowest source)20.718.1
Ceiling (highest source)24.123.1
StatChasers projection21.7 (WR1)19.6 (RB5)
Opponentvs BUFvs SEA
Opponent vs. position3rd-softest (41.0 pts/g allowed)15th-softest (21.2 pts/g allowed)
Recent usage30% target share (last 8)54% carry share (last 8)
PositionWRRB
Our callSTART · Strong WR1START · Strong RB1

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