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Puka Nacua or Colston Loveland

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Puka Nacua

Puka Nacua

WR • Los Angeles Rams LAR
Colston Loveland

Colston Loveland

TE • Chicago Bears CHI
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Nacua over Loveland

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Puka Nacua

Puka Nacua at Denver — High-risk Week 3 status following practice absences

Nacua is in serious jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to ongoing hip and groin injuries. After sitting out Week 2, he remained sidelined at practice, with head coach Sean McVay noting he has not made great progress. While officially listed as questionable, reports indicate he is unlikely to play against Denver, so fantasy managers should check back often for final updates.

If he manages a surprise active tag, our models project Nacua for 5.6 receptions, 76.5 yards, and 16.5 fantasy points alongside Davante Adams. However, with his start rate falling to 69% and a severe risk of re-injury or limited snaps, he is a risky play that fantasy managers should prepare to bench.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Loveland over Nacua

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Colston Loveland

Colston Loveland vs. PHI — Seeking a Target Rebound Amidst Passing Game Questions

Loveland remains Chicago's top tight end on the depth chart, but he has endured a frigid start with just one reception for three yards on five targets through two games. While his run blocking has drawn praise, the offense has struggled for consistency, and quarterback Caleb Williams is currently dealing with a hamstring injury that clouds the aerial attack.

Fantasy confidence has wavered with his start rate dropping to 57%, but our projections still expect a rebound around 4 catches and 42 yards on roughly six targets (9.6 PPR points). In an outdoor matchup projected for lower scoring, treat Loveland as a volatile, matchup-dependent TE1 who needs red-zone targets to salvage his early-season slump.


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Performance Puka Nacua
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
57414.8410
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Colston Loveland
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
133.030
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
133.030
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Puka Nacua
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Colston Loveland
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Puka Nacua
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
61%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Colston Loveland
OWN
99%
-0.67 compared to last week
START
55%
-38.48 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Puka Nacua
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Colston Loveland
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Puka Nacua

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 60th with 7.40 total points (3.70 avg).
  • Currently 44.3 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hip (Since Sep 18, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 66th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 54th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 68th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -13, Rec Yards: -147 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 135, REC YDS: 1650, REC TDS: 13
Breakdown Colston Loveland

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among TE's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 76th with 0.30 total points (0.15 avg).
  • Currently 28.2 points behind the leader: Dalton Kincaid
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 69th among TE.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 31st among TE.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 13th among TE.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 43rd among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -1, Rec Yards: -9 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 80, REC YDS: 935, REC TDS: 8
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Puka Nacua

HIP - Since Sep 18, 2026

Nacua did not practice on Thursday heading into Week 3 versus the Broncos.
Injury Colston Loveland

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Puka Nacua

Week 3
Los Angeles Rams @ Denver Broncos

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.00344.0022404.54
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 11.00 total points (5.50 avg).
  • Currently 18 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 29th in rush defense with 315 (157.50 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 373 (186.50 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 22.00 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +177.5, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -7, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 60, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 19.4, YDS/G: 295.6
Matchups Colston Loveland

Week 3
Chicago Bears VS Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.00300.5000303.48
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 28th with 4.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 300.50 per game and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 254 (127.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 347 (173.50 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.00 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 21st in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +177.5, Turnovers: -12 Sacks: -8, INTs: -7, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +5.2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Puka Nacua
33.18
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Colston Loveland
18.25
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Puka Nacua
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 LAR 16 159 105 1486 14.2 6 12 89 7.4 0
2024 LAR 11 106 79 990 12.5 3 11 46 4.2 1
2025 LAR 16 195 146 1923 13.2 11 13 119 9.2 2
2026 LAR 1 9 5 74 14.8 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 9 81 45 666 14.8 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 158 113 1537 13.6 7 12 82 7 1
Totals 52 526 369 5016 13.6 22 41 269 6.6 3
Career Colston Loveland
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 CHI 16 101 70 899 12.8 7 1 -2 -2 0
2026 CHI 2 5 1 3 3.0 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 45 9 27 3.0 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 43 31 381 12.3 4 1 -1 -2 0
Totals 21 116 75 958 12.8 7 1 -2 -2 0
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