Puka Nacua or Zay Flowers?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Puka Nacua
  • Rest of season: Puka Nacua — 8 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Puka Nacua

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Puka NacuaZay Flowers
Rest of season
8 of 8 experts rank Puka Nacua ahead · 0 rank Zay Flowers ahead
WR1#1–#2edgeWR9#5–#12
Week 7WR1#1–#1edgeWR12#8–#15
Week 7 projection (PPR)23.9edge17.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)71 #5 overalledge41 #15 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-2 ranks · -1202 val+12 ranks · +1405 val
Rostered100%99%
Bye1113
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 7, Puka Nacua or Zay Flowers?
Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has Puka Nacua at WR1 (range #1–#1) and Zay Flowers at WR12 (range #8–#15). Projections: 23.9 vs 17.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Puka Nacua or Zay Flowers?
Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: Puka Nacua WR1 (range #1–#2) vs Zay Flowers WR9 (range #5–#12). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Puka Nacua ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Puka Nacua for Zay Flowers?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Puka Nacua is ranked #5 overall and Zay Flowers #15, 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.