PositiveProjectionMon, July 27, 2026Listen 34:24
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Elite-tier 2026 WR; preferred over RBs in round 3.

Puka NacuaWRLAR

Davis Mattek would not take a running back over Puka Nacua in the third round, indicating Nacua is a preferred target at that draft position relative to running back options. Mattek places Nacua in the top tier of 2026 wide receivers alongside Chase, JSN, St. Brown, Lamb, and Jefferson, indicating elite-level fantasy value and ranking.

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I'm not taking a running back over Jamar Chase or Puka for sure. I think you've got Puka, Chase, JSN, St. Brown, Lamb, and Jefferson. They're their own tier.
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Puka Nacua fantasy football FAQ

What did Davis Mattek say about Puka Nacua?
Davis Mattek would not take a running back over Puka Nacua in the third round, indicating Nacua is a preferred target at that draft position relative to running back options. Mattek places Nacua in the top tier of 2026 wide receivers alongside Chase, JSN, St. Brown, Lamb, and Jefferson, indicating elite-level fantasy value and ranking.
Is this good or bad for Puka Nacua's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Puka Nacua (WR LAR). Elite-tier 2026 WR; preferred over RBs in round 3.
Where can I see Puka Nacua's full 2026 fantasy outlook, projections, and ADP?
Puka Nacua's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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