| Puka Nacua | Ja'Marr Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | LAR | CIN |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| WR rank by value | WR2 | WR4 |
| 1QB value | 9,551 | 8,840 |
| Superflex value | 8,440 | 7,803 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #2 / #4 | #6 / #9 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 23 | 16 |
| Injury status | Active | Active |
| Source agreement | Sources agree (spread 13%) | Some disagreement (spread 49%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 8,866 | 10,160 |
| Sleeper value | 10,160 | 8,907 |
| nflverse value | 10,160 | 5,188 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | Puka Nacua | Ja'Marr Chase | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 9,551 | 8,840 | 7.4% | Favors Puka Nacua |
| Superflex | 8,440 | 7,803 | 7.5% | Favors Puka Nacua |
Same rule as the trade calculator: gap = (larger − smaller) ÷ larger; within 5% is fair. Favors means the side receiving that player gets the better value.
To even it up, the side getting Ja'Marr Chase could add a piece such as Keon Coleman (952), Juwan Johnson (942), Dallas Goedert (934) (checked with the calculator’s 2-for-1 discount).
Puka Nacua is 1 year younger (25 vs 26). Puka Nacua is scoring more in 2026: 23 vs 16 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, Puka Nacua or Ja'Marr Chase?
Puka Nacua is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 711 points (9,551 vs 8,840) as of October 20, 2026. In superflex it is 8,440 vs 7,803.
Is Puka Nacua for Ja'Marr Chase a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is not even: Puka Nacua is valued 7.4% above Ja'Marr Chase, so a straight swap favors the side getting Puka Nacua. In superflex it is not even: Puka Nacua is valued 7.5% above Ja'Marr Chase, so a straight swap favors the side getting Puka Nacua.
Who is younger, Puka Nacua or Ja'Marr Chase, and who scores more?
Puka Nacua is 1 year younger (25 vs 26). Puka Nacua is scoring more in 2026: 23 vs 16 PPR points per game.
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Composite values from DynastyProcess (40%), Sleeper (30%), nflverse (15%) (weights re-normalised over the sources available today); expert values from DynastyProcess open data (GPL-3.0); nflverse data CC BY 4.0, changed by us into per-game production ranks. Projections: Sleeper public API. Updated October 20, 2026. How the composite works. Values are a starting point, not a guarantee.