Puka Nacua vs Tetairoa McMillan
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 223 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 3 vs 38
- More points per game: 23.4 vs 12.4
Puka Nacua and Tetairoa McMillan are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Puka Nacua holds the edge in expert consensus (WR2 to WR20). Puka Nacua typically comes off the board first, around pick 5 (round 1) to Tetairoa McMillan's pick 38. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Puka Nacua at 313 PPR points (18.4 per game) versus Tetairoa McMillan at 223.
Last season Puka Nacua carried the heavier workload (68% snap share, 176 touches to Tetairoa McMillan's 122), 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 | Nacua | McMillan |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 313 | 223 |
| Points / game | 23.4 | 12.4 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #3 | #38 |
| ADP | 5 | 38 |
| Positional rank | WR1 | WR16 |
| Snap share | 68% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 15 |
| Age | 25 | 23 |
| Bye week | 11 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Puka Nacua or Tetairoa McMillan.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Puka Nacua or Tetairoa McMillan in 2026?
Puka Nacua is a clear call over Tetairoa McMillan for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Puka Nacua or Tetairoa McMillan?
Puka Nacua carries the higher 2026 projection at 313 PPR points (18.4 per game), compared with 223 for Tetairoa McMillan.
Where are Puka Nacua and Tetairoa McMillan being drafted?
Puka Nacua has an ADP around pick 5 (round 1), while Tetairoa McMillan goes closer to pick 38 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Puka Nacua or Tetairoa McMillan?
Expert consensus ranks Puka Nacua (WR2) ahead of Tetairoa McMillan (WR20) for 2026.
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