Head to head · WR · 2026
Puka Nacua vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
Puka Nacua
The model takes Puka Nacua: a clear but modest edge of 12.8 points of value over replacement (129.6 vs 116.8).
The draft market agrees: Puka Nacua goes first at ADP 2.8 vs 6.0 for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
| Puka Nacua | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | LAR | SEA |
| Overall rank | #6 | #8 |
| Position rank | WR2 | WR3 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 302.3 | 289.5 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 129.6 | 116.8 |
| Market ADP | 2.8 | 6.0 |
Should I draft Puka Nacua or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026 fantasy football?
Puka Nacua. He projects 302.3 fantasy points with 129.6 value over replacement, vs 289.5 points and 116.8 for Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, PPR).