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Ja'Marr Chase or Puka Nacua: Who to Start in Week 9

Fantasy football comparison · WR · CIN vs WR · LAR

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Start Puka Nacua. He projects 17.2 points this week versus 14.4 for Ja'Marr Chase.

Ja'Marr Chase

WR · CIN

Weekly projection / EV
14.4
Rest-of-season value
144.0 points

Puka Nacua

WR · LAR

Weekly projection / EV
17.2
Rest-of-season value
154.5 points

The comparison

Weekly decision: Lean Puka Nacua on projected points: 17.2 versus 14.4 for Ja'Marr Chase, a 2.8-point edge. EV is an expectation, not a guaranteed floor; check current availability before setting your lineup.

Rest of season: Puka Nacua leads Ja'Marr Chase by 10.5 projected points over the rest of the season (154.5 versus 144.0). That is longer-term value, not this week's ceiling.

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