Deebo Samuel Sr. or Puka Nacua?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 8 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Puka Nacua
- Rest of season: Puka Nacua — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Puka Nacua
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | Puka Nacua | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 6 rank Puka Nacua ahead | WR36#33–#39 | WR5#3–#8edge |
| Week 5 | WR29#26–#31 | WR2#1–#6edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 10.7 | 21.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #72 overall | 52 #10 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +66 ranks · +539 val | -7 ranks · -3106 val |
| Rostered | 80% | 100% |
| Bye | 8 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Puka Nacua?
- Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR29 (range #26–#31) and Puka Nacua at WR2 (range #1–#6). Projections: 10.7 vs 21.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Puka Nacua?
- Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR36 (range #33–#39) vs Puka Nacua WR5 (range #3–#8). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Puka Nacua ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Puka Nacua?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #72 overall and Puka Nacua #10, so Puka Nacua carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.