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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua dominated in the team's 24-23 wildcard loss to the Detroit Lions. Nacua caught nine of his 10 targets for 181 receiving yards and a 50-yard first-half touchdown. He also rushed the ball once for a loss of two yards. The 5th-round rookie set yet another record as he finished with the most receiving by a rookie WR in a playoff game. Despite his season coming to an end, Nacua continued to prove himself as one of the most dangerous receivers in all of football. Heading into next season, fantasy players should consider him in the first three rounds of drafts and ahead of Cooper Kupp.
Jan 15, 2024 4:42 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua had one of the most dominant rookie seasons we have seen from a wide receiver. The 5th-round draft pick broke a pair of records as he ended with the most receptions and receiving yards by a rookie in a single season. He finished as a top-five fantasy receiver and won many their fantasy leagues. Nacua will now face the Detroit Lions on Sunday, who have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season. Play him confidently in all DFS lineups as he has the potential to torch the Lions' defense.
Jan 14, 2024 4:56 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua played more than expected in the team's Week 18 win against the San Francisco 49ers. Nacua caught four of his six targets for 41 yards and a first-quarter touchdown. While the rest of the starters on the team sat, Nacua was active to make some history. The 5th-round rookie had to play into the second half but eventually broke the single-season rookie yardage and reception records. He ended his historic season with 105 receptions for 1486 receiving yards and six touchdowns. As always, Nacua should be considered in all DFS lineups as he faces the Detroit Lions next week.
Jan 8, 2024 1:06 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will play in Week 18 despite the majority of the team's starters sitting. Nacua will be playing for one reason and that is to set rookie records. The 5th-round pick is just 29 receiving yards away from breaking the single-season rookie receiving record, set by Bill Groman in 1960. He is also just four receptions away from setting the record for most receptions by a rookie in a single season, set by Jaylen Waddle just two seasons ago. While Nacua may very well only play until he locks in the records, he has a reasonably high floor and should be played against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Jan 7, 2024 4:43 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua did not slow down his production in the team's Week 17 win against the New York Giants. Nacua caught five of his eight targets for 118 yards, including an 80-yard catch and run where he dropped at the one-yard line. The rookie phenom has taken the league by storm and built an unbelievable connection with Matthew Stafford immediately. He now has over 100 catches this season and is just 28 receiving yards away from the all-time single-season rookie record. He should once again be considered as a WR1 option in his Week 18 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.
Dec 31, 2023 6:57 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (hip) is officially active for Week 17 versus the New York Giants. Although the rookie sensation was added to the injury report after missing practice on Friday, he had been trending in the right direction prior to kickoff. Indeed, Nacua will suit up and figures to maintain heavy involvement in the Rams' passing attack against New York. Through 15 contests this season, he has 96 catches, 1,327 yards, and five touchdowns. He ranks seventh among wide receivers in fantasy points and will continue to rank as a solid WR2 option in Week 17.
Dec 31, 2023 11:36 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (hip) had been listed as questionable but is expected to play in Week 17 versus the New York Giants, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The rookie sensation was added to the injury report after missing practice on Friday, but it appears he has made enough progress over the last 36 hours to play in the Rams' penultimate regular-season game. Through 15 contests this season, Nacua has 96 catches, 1,327 yards, and five touchdowns. He ranks seventh among wide receivers in fantasy points and will continue to rank as a solid WR2 option in Week 17.
Dec 31, 2023 8:19 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua (hip) will not practice on Friday and will be listed as questionable for Week 17 against the New York Giants on Sunday, according to head coach Sean McVay. However, Nacua is expected to play, per McVay. It's not what fantasy managers want to hear heading into their championship matchups, especially after the impressive 23-year-old rookie had nine catches on 11 targets for a season-high 164 receiving yards while scoring a touchdown in last Thursday night's win over the New Orleans Saints. He has another nice matchup in Week 17 and should be in all starting fantasy lineups if he's active. Make sure to check back 90 minutes before the Rams kick off on Sunday morning to see that Nacua is officially active.
Dec 29, 2023 2:03 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua made easy work of the New Orleans Saints defense during Thursday's game. The rookie wideout hauled in nine of his 11 targets for 164 yards and a touchdown in the win. Nacua nearly had another touchdown, but quarterback Matthew Stafford missed him on a wide open red zone look. Regardless, Nacua set a new career-high with those 164 yards and is now up to 96 receptions on the season. He should continue to be a elite option against the New York Giants defense in Week 17.
Dec 22, 2023 9:30 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua remains a strong fantasy football option and should be started in most leagues ahead of his clash against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. The breakout rookie has taken a slight step back from his elite level of production during the early weeks of the season, but he has also shown that he can co-exist with Cooper Kupp and Kyren Williams in this star-studded Los Angeles offense. Nacua has at least four catches in each of his last five games, eclipsing double-digit fantasy points in four of those contests. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable deploying him as a WR2 once again this week.
Dec 20, 2023 10:06 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua put together a respectable Week 15 outing in the team's 28-20 win against the Washington Commanders. The 5th-round rookie caught five of his eight targets for 50 yards through the air. He also rushed the ball twice for three yards. Nacua took somewhat of a back seat as Kyren Williams and Cooper Kupp combined for 266 total yards in the win. This should not concern those rostering the rookie as he was still tied with Kupp for the team's most targets. Treat him as a high-end WR2 in his Week 16 matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
Dec 17, 2023 9:59 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is the overall WR10 through the first 14 weeks of the season. The rookie phenom immediately connected with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford and the two have not lost a step since. Nacua has over a 30% target share with Stafford, as he is drawing in almost 10 targets per game. While fellow wide receiver Cooper Kupp has picked it up as of late, Nacua has been the most consistent receiving option for the team this season. Treat the 22-year-old as a low-end WR1 with a high floor as usual against the Washington Commanders in Week 15.
Dec 17, 2023 2:47 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua remained productive in the team's 37-31 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Nacua caught five of his eight targets for 84 yards, as well as rushing the ball once for six yards. While he did not catch any of Matthew Stafford's three touchdown passes on the day, the 5th-round rookie was an integral part of the team's offense once again. Nacua continues to be the most consistent receiving option for the team as of late. Consider him as a low-end WR1 in his Week 15 matchup with the Washington Commanders.
Dec 10, 2023 6:31 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (shoulder) was removed from the team's injury report ahead of their Week 14 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite suffering an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder last week, Nacua is good to go and not expected to have any limitations. The rookie phenom is up to 77 catches for over 1000 yards in just 12 games played, as well as being the overall fantasy WR9 through the first 13 weeks. While he does face a Baltimore defense that has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers this season, Nacua continues to be a high-end WR2 and must-start in all leagues.
Dec 10, 2023 3:04 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua (shoulder) went from being limited in practice on Wednesday to a full participant in Thursday's session. Head coach Sean McVay didn't seem worried about Nacua at all on Wednesday despite the fact that he suffered an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in the Week 13 win over the Cleveland Browns. The 23-year-old may not be 100 percent healthy in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens, but he needs to remain in all starting fantasy lineups despite the difficult matchup. Nacua has already topped 1,000 yards receiving through his first 12 NFL games and should be targeted heavily by quarterback Matthew Stafford yet again this Sunday.
Dec 7, 2023 7:23 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (shoulder) was listed as limited for Wednesday's practice. However, head coach Sean McVay reported otherwise, stating the wideout did "everything" in the session. The 22-year-old briefly exited the Week 13 meeting with the Cleveland Browns after landing hard on his shoulder. But he eventually returned and finished the day with 105 yards and a touchdown off four grabs while compiling two carries for 34 yards. Nevertheless, assuming Nacua plays in Sunday's game against the Ravens, he should have a place in all starting lineups. Of course, fantasy managers should monitor his participation in practices leading up to the contest.
Dec 6, 2023 6:18 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua (shoulder) suffered an AC sprain in his right shoulder in the Week 13 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to head coach Sean McVay, but the Rams doesn't expect the injury to impact Nacua's availability for a Week 14 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. The 23-year-old also had to leave Sunday's game briefly due to cramping, but he finished out the 36-19 win and had four receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown to continue his amazing rookie campaign. Fantasy managers should expect Nacua to miss some practice time this week but to ultimately suit up in a tough matchup this weekend against Baltimore. As long as he's active, Nacua has become a must-start in fantasy lineups in 2023.
Dec 4, 2023 6:52 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ribs) briefly exited but returned and finished the game in the team's 36-19 win against the Cleveland Browns. The 5th-round rookie caught four of his seven targets for 105 yards, including a 70-yard first-quarter touchdown. Nacua also handled two carries for 34 yards. Despite his recent inconsistencies, the 22-year-old has proven to be the most trustworthy fantasy receiving option on the team over Cooper Kupp. While watching his injury status throughout the week, consider Nacua as a high-end WR2 in his Week 14 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.
Dec 3, 2023 10:46 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ribs) returned to Sunday's game against the Browns. The wideout landed hard on his side in the first half and was questionable to return. However, he's back on the field, which is certainly positive news, considering how well he played for fantasy managers before his premature exit.
Dec 3, 2023 6:28 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Cleveland Browns. It was initially reported the rookie was dealing with cramps. However, judging by how hard he landed, most anticipated the issue was more severe. It will be a tough blow for Los Angeles if Nacua doesn't make it back, especially since he had four catches for 105 yards and a touchdown before going down. Nonetheless, Tutu Atwell and Tyler Higbee are the favorites to see more attention from Matthew Stafford behind Cooper Kupp if Nacua is ruled out.
Dec 3, 2023 5:49 PM EST
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