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Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were nearly must-plays every week. For reference, Nacua scored 377 points in 16 games last season, which is 23.5 per game. The seventh-highest receiver had 128 fewer points, as Zay Flowers had just 249.

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Nacua scored 377 points in 2025; 128-point gap to WR7 shows elite separation.

Puka Nacua was a nearly must-play in DFS cash games in 2025, scoring 377 points in 16 games (23.5 per game). The gap between Nacua and the seventh-highest receiver (Zay Flowers with 249 points) was 128 points, illustrating the massive drop-off from truly elite wide receivers. This historical context informs DFS strategy for 2026.

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