Puka Nacua fantasy outlook — Week 8
Puka Nacua (WR, LAR) is our WR2 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 13.2 fantasy points vs LAC. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.
Data on this page is as of October 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
Read the full Puka Nacua Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 WR Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 13.2 pts
- WR rank
- #2
- Rostered
- 100%
- Started
- 92%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Puka Nacua (LAR WR), our WR2 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs LAC, projecting 13.2 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. Sally's angle is ceiling: 3.2 points over a typical starter is a week-winner, and she's riding it. Facing LAC in front of his own crowd, the script reads neutral to friendly, not scary. 92% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Hot heat, high rank: reliable points without the fireworks.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Puka Nacua (LAR WR), our WR2 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs LAC, projecting 13.2 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. Tina's pushback: 92% of leagues start him, so you gain nothing on your opponent here — the edge is elsewhere. The math is unsexy and convincing: 13.2 points, 32% above what the position pays out on average. LAC is the opponent, and that's the part of this I'm least worried about. Tina keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.