DeVonta Smith vs Puka Nacua
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Puka Nacua- Higher projection: 313 vs 229 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 3 vs 21
- More points per game: 23.4 vs 11.9
DeVonta Smith and Puka Nacua are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Puka Nacua holds the edge in expert consensus (WR2 to WR12). Puka Nacua typically comes off the board first, around pick 5 (round 1) to DeVonta Smith's pick 33. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Puka Nacua at 313 PPR points (18.4 per game) versus DeVonta Smith at 229.
Last season Puka Nacua carried the heavier workload (68% snap share, 176 touches to DeVonta Smith's 113), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Puka Nacua is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith | Nacua |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 313 |
| Points / game | 11.9 | 23.4 |
| Games played | 17 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #21 | #3 |
| ADP | 33 | 5 |
| Positional rank | WR20 | WR1 |
| Snap share | 89% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 17 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua in 2026?
Puka Nacua is a clear call over DeVonta Smith for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua?
Puka Nacua carries the higher 2026 projection at 313 PPR points (18.4 per game), compared with 229 for DeVonta Smith.
Where are DeVonta Smith and Puka Nacua being drafted?
Puka Nacua has an ADP around pick 5 (round 1), while DeVonta Smith goes closer to pick 33 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua?
Expert consensus ranks Puka Nacua (WR2) ahead of DeVonta Smith (WR12) for 2026.
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