Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) has been ruled out for his team's Week 7 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to an ankle injury. However, head coach Sean McVay said he is "very optimistic about hopefully having (Nacua) back" following the Rams' Week 8 bye. Los Angeles will host the New Orleans Saints in Week 9. Nacua has been dominant through the first six weeks of the season, recording 54 catches for 616 yards and two touchdowns on 65 targets. In his absence against Jacksonville, the Rams will likely rely on Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, and Tutu Atwell (hamstring) to fill the void at wide receiver. Once Nacua returns, he should once again provide must-start fantasy production.
Oct 17, 2025 3:25 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest with the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, according to The Athletic's Nate Adkins. Head coach Sean McVay left the door open for the star wideout to play, labeling him as day-to-day earlier in the week following his ankle injury in Week 6. However, Nacua won't suit up for the team's matchup this weekend, leaving teammates Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, and Tutu Atwell (hamstring) as the team's primary pass-catchers in three-wide sets. Adams should assume the clear-cut WR1 role for the Rams, while Whittington and Atwell contend for the remaining looks not intended for running back Kyren Williams and tight end Tyler Higbee.
Oct 17, 2025 11:38 AM EST
ESPN's Sarah Barshop reports that Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. Head coach Sean McVay called Nacua day-to-day earlier this week after he injured his ankle in the Week 6 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Still, a second straight missed practice this week suggests that the Rams are leaning toward holding the star pass-catcher out of Sunday's game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It makes sense for L.A., with its bye coming in Week 8. Nacua has one more day to get back on the field on Friday, but all signs are pointing to the Rams keeping him out until they play again in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. Fantasy managers should already be thinking about who to replace Nacua with in their lineups in Week 7. Davante Adams will operate as the WR1 if Nacua is inactive, with Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell (hamstring) also starting in three-wide sets.
Oct 16, 2025 2:54 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Nacua is being considered day-to-day after injuring his left ankle in the team's Week 6 win over the Baltimore Ravens, but he is firmly up in the air to play in London in Week 7 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The fact that the 24-year-old isn't practicing on Wednesday is not a great sign, but he still has two days to get back on the field. It seems more likely that the Rams will hold the star wideout out of this weekend's game, with their bye coming in Week 8. We will continue to closely monitor Nacua's status, but fantasy managers should be preparing as if he won't suit up for their international game. If Nacua is out, Davante Adams will operate as the WR1, with Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell (hamstring) seeing an uptick in targets, too.
Oct 15, 2025 3:11 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) is a "long shot" to play in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Rams have a bye in Week 8, so the team could prefer to get him two full weeks of rest before a potential return in Week 9. Nacua has recorded 54 catches for 616 yards and two touchdowns on 65 targets so far this season. Rams wide receiver Davante Adams should dominate from a target share perspective in Week 7 if Nacua is sidelined. Los Angeles could also get wideout Tutu Atwell (hamstring) back from a hamstring injury. Atwell and Jordan Whittington would both likely see an uptick in targets and playing time against the Jaguars if Nacua is out.
Oct 15, 2025 11:36 AM EST
Updating previous reports on Monday, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the team thinks wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) avoided a "long-term injury" in Sunday's Week 6 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. When deciding on when Nacua can return, McVay mentioned that the receiver's "style of play, the way and the nature at which he plays, that is something that does weigh into this." A report earlier on Monday suggested that Nacua was expected to miss some time, but McVay himself is calling him day-to-day and isn't ruling him out for Week 7 in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Rams have their bye in Week 8, so the most likely scenario is that L.A. will hold Nacua out in Week 7 and hope to have him back for a Week 9 contest against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 2. Fantasy managers should prepare for Nacua to miss at least one game. If Nacua doesn't play in London, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell (hamstring) would be the next men up behind Davante Adams in the Rams' passing game.
Oct 13, 2025 12:24 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reports that wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) is considered day-to-day after picking up an ankle injury in Sunday's 17-3 win against the Baltimore Ravens. Nacua left Week 6's matchup for a spell and was able to go back in, though he did not record another reception. McVay also noted that the wideout "felt pretty good" on Monday, but his status for their upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London is uncertain. It's excellent news that the superstar wideout isn't expected to miss an extended period, but fantasy managers will need to keep an eye on his practice participation this week. Teammate Jordan Whittington picked up some extra snaps in the BYU product's absence, and would do so again if he weren't healthy enough to play in Week 7.
Oct 13, 2025 11:52 AM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) "suffered an ankle sprain that will likely cause him to miss time," according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Nacua was able to briefly return to his team's Week 6 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens after suffering the injury, but he recorded just two catches for 28 yards on three targets. The Rams will play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7 and then have their bye week in Week 8, so Nacua could potentially have two weeks of rest while missing just one game. The 24-year-old has arguably been the best wide receiver in the NFL this season, hauling in 54 catches for 616 yards and two touchdowns on 65 targets through six games. With Nacua sidelined and wide receiver Tutu Atwell (hamstring) battling a hamstring injury, Rams wideout Jordan Whittington could be the most likely candidate to step up as the team's WR2 alongside Davante Adams. Whittington had three catches for 23 yards on four targets in Week 6 and has 10 catches for 112 yards on 13 targets so far this season.
Oct 13, 2025 10:27 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the first half of Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Sean McVay admitted that he doesn't know at this point whether Nacua will be ready to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the teams' Week 7 matchup in London. The star wide receiver was clearly limited by his injury this Sunday, catching just two of three targets for 28 yards. Of course, some of his reduced productivity could be attributed to the game script. Los Angeles had a comfortable lead over Baltimore for most of the game, so there wasn't much urgency or necessity to get Nacua heavily involved if he wasn't 100 percent. Fantasy managers should stay tuned to the Rams' injury reports from Wednesday through Friday to gain more clarity on his status. If he can't play against the Jaguars, Davante Adams would operate as Matthew Stafford's No. 1 target in the passing game.
Oct 12, 2025 4:21 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (foot) has returned to the lineup after previously exiting from his team's Week 6 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Nacua recorded two catches for 28 yards on three targets before leaving the game and will now have a chance to add to that total in the second half. Nacua has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL so far this season, so his return to the field is a welcome sign for both the Rams and fantasy managers. Still, this foot issue for Nacua could be something to monitor coming out of Week 6.
Oct 12, 2025 3:01 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (foot) is questionable to return to his team's Week 6 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens due to a foot injury, per Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. Nacua recorded two catches for 28 yards on three targets before getting injured. If Nacua is unable to return, Rams wideout Davante Adams would likely see an uptick in targets, while fellow wide receiver Jordan Whittington would likely see significantly more playing time.
Oct 12, 2025 2:13 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been excellent this season, and he should continue to produce at a high level against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6. The 24-year-old has at least 22 fantasy points (PPR) in all five games this season, ranking as the overall WR1 so far. He's on pace for 1,999 receiving yards, putting the NFL's single-season record and 2,000-yard milestone well within reach. From a fantasy perspective, Week 6 offers Nacua a chance to further widen the gap between him and the next-highest-scoring receiver. The star pass catcher gets a favorable matchup against the Ravens, who are banged up on both sides of the ball. Baltimore has surrendered the most receiving touchdowns and third-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Nacua should be started in every fantasy league.
Oct 11, 2025 12:19 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has firmly established himself as a set-and-forget in fantasy football, which means that fantasy managers can confidently start him in all games without worrying about a potentially difficult matchup. Nacua has certainly shown that he can produce against any team, including the San Francisco 49ers, on whom he dropped 10 catches, 85 yards, and a touchdown last week. He remains the overall No. 1 receiver in fantasy football and is only trending upward as the season goes on. He's one of the steals of this year's fantasy drafts, as Nacua's production has league-winning potential even at his high ADP from the past summer.
Oct 8, 2025 2:23 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua caught 10 of his 12 targets for 85 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He had a relatively quiet first half with just three receptions before coming on strong during the second half as the Rams attempted to erase a significant deficit. Los Angeles did eventually tie the score before falling to the Niners in overtime. Nacua put his best foot forward with the game on the line, racking up double-digit receptions for the fourth time in five games this year. He continues to be the highest-scoring fantasy receiver this year and should be viewed as a high-end WR1 for Week 6 against the Ravens.
Oct 3, 2025 12:45 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is the top-scoring fantasy receiver this season, and the gap between him and No. 2 isn't particularly small. Nacua has produced at an elite level despite scoring just two touchdowns through four games. He makes most of his impact with high reception and yardage totals. He should continue to dominate this week against the 49ers despite the team allowing the third-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. This game will be on Thursday night, showing a national audience just how elite Nacua has been through the first four contests of the 2025 campaign. He should be started as a high-end WR1 with confidence.
Oct 2, 2025 12:59 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (thumb) told the media that he "got rolled up on one of the run plays" during Sunday's Week 4 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He was taken to the locker room and underwent X-rays, but when those tests came back clean, he returned to the game and played the rest of the contest. He finished on a strong note, wrapping up the victory with 15 targets, 13 catches, 170 yards, and one touchdown. The 24-year-old further solidified himself as the highest-scoring receiver in fantasy football, as he now has 15 more points (PPR) than the next-highest scorer, Amon-Ra St. Brown. Managers will want to monitor updates on Nacua's thumb going forward, but the fact that he was able to finish the game Sunday is a good sign for his status against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football in Week 4.
Sep 29, 2025 1:01 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua caught 13 of 15 targets for 170 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 4 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Nacua was already the top-scoring fantasy receiver entering this week, and he only widened the gap between himself and the rest of the league on Sunday afternoon. The 24-year-old has 503 receiving yards, 52 rushing yards, and two touchdowns through four games. Extrapolated over a 17-game season, he'd be on pace for 2,138 receiving yards, which would shatter the existing single-season record. There's still a long way to go before seriously discussing whether Nacua will hit that milestone, but there's no question that he is turning heads and cementing himself as one of the NFL's brightest stars. He should be viewed as a high-end WR1 heading into Thursday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5.
Sep 28, 2025 8:47 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Puka Nacua has exceeded expectations through his first three games of the 2025 season, turning in 29 catches for 333 yards (plus one rushing touchdown) while ranking as the overall WR1. There has been nobody better at the position in fantasy football this season, and he has a chance to finish atop the podium once again in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts. Nacua has shown that he can have extremely positive standalone value while co-existing with Davante Adams, but he could be even more valuable if Adams (hamstring) isn't 100 percent against the Colts. Plus, the young receiver is catching passes from Matthew Stafford, who owns a 66.3 percent completion rate so far. RotoBaller's experts have Nacua ranked as the overall WR1 in fantasy football this week.
Sep 27, 2025 2:08 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was a busy man in Sunday's 33-26 Week 3 loss on the road to the Philadelphia Eagles. Nacua didn't find the end zone, but he was by far quarterback Matthew Stafford's favorite target, catching a team-high 11 passes for a team-high 112 yards on a team-high 15 targets. He also added six rushing yards on one carry. No other Rams pass-catcher was targeted more than eight times or caught more than three passes. Fantasy managers who may have been worried about Nacua's target share after the addition of Davane Adams can breathe easy, as he's been one of the most targeted receivers in the league through three weeks while topping 100 scrimmage yards in all three contests. Nacua and the Rams are heading into a Week 4 showdown with the 3-0 Indianapolis Colts. He needs to remain locked into all fantasy lineups as a high-volume WR1.
Sep 21, 2025 10:54 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua continues to rank in must-start territory ahead of Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Nacua has dominated through two games, totaling 18 catches, 221 receiving yards, 45 rushing yards, and one touchdown. Even with a snap share around 70 percent, the young receiver has remained a high-volume option and one of Matthew Stafford's favorite targets. Furthermore, he has shown that he can co-exist alongside Davante Adams and that both receivers can be top-24 fantasy options in any given week. While this week's matchup is tough -- the Eagles have allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points to receivers -- Nacua should still be able to produce as a low-end WR1 in fantasy football, especially if Los Angeles adopts a somewhat negative game script.
Sep 20, 2025 11:39 AM EST
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