Puka Nacua or Zay Flowers?

Who to start in Week 4, 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 4 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 5 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Puka Nacua
  • Rest of season: Puka Nacua — 7 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Puka Nacua

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Puka NacuaZay Flowers
Rest of season
7 of 8 experts rank Puka Nacua ahead · 1 rank Zay Flowers ahead
WR5#4–#7edgeWR9#8–#11
Week 4WR8#5–#19edgeWR10#5–#18
Week 4 projection (PPR)19.3edge16.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)55 #9 overalledge36 #18 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-6 ranks · -2810 val+11 ranks · +1083 val
Rostered100%99%
Bye1113
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · LIMIT → FULL → LIMIT · 0.95% to play

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 4, Puka Nacua or Zay Flowers?
Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has Puka Nacua at WR8 (range #5–#19) and Zay Flowers at WR10 (range #5–#18). Projections: 19.3 vs 16.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Puka Nacua or Zay Flowers?
Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: Puka Nacua WR5 (range #4–#7) vs Zay Flowers WR9 (range #8–#11). 7 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 #9 overall and Zay Flowers #18, 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.