Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is coming off an elite performance against the Seattle Seahawks in which he caught 12 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns. He has a whopping 573 yards and four scores over his last three games. Nacua will look to maintain this momentum against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football in Week 17. Maybe he won't replicate last week's showing, but he should still put up otherworldly numbers. He'll continue to handle an abnormally high workload on Monday night with Davante Adams (hamstring) sidelined for the second consecutive week. The 24-year-old has been the highest-scoring receiver in fantasy football this year and should feast against a Falcons defense that has allowed the fourth-most receiving touchdowns and ninth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in 2025. Nobody would be surprised if Nacua finishes this week as the overall WR1 in all leagues. That's where he ranks in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 17.
Dec 28, 2025 10:31 PM EST
The NFL has fined Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua $25,000 for his comments about officiating, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Nacua compared NFL officials to lawyers and said they make calls to be on TV during a recent social media livestream. The star wide receiver also tweeted about the officials directly after the Rams' loss to the Seahawks on Thursday night. Nacua's off-field antics have somewhat overshadowed how dominant he's been on the field lately, posting a career day with 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets against Seattle. The 24-year-old wideout is in the midst of a ridiculous three-game span, recording 28 catches (38 targets) for 573 yards and four touchdowns. The only other wide receivers to tally 573 yards or more over a three-game span are Josh Gordon, Calvin Johnson, and Chad Johnson, according to Stathead.
Dec 19, 2025 4:54 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua caught 12 of his 16 targets for 225 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's Week 16 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. He played 78.3% of the offensive snaps, which was his highest mark since Week 12. In the effort, he set new career-highs in receiving yards and fantasy points. He also surpassed Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the highest-scoring fantasy receiver in 2025, despite playing one fewer game than the Seahawks' superstar. All in all, Nacua gave his managers a huge early advantage as the second round of the fantasy playoffs kicked off in most leagues on Thursday night. If his big game ends up being enough to get managers into the championship, he'll look for an opportunity to stay hot during next week's favorable matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
Dec 19, 2025 12:18 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized for his actions and comments on a recent social-media livestream in which he was asked to perform a specific movement that was antisemitic in nature. " I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry, or hate of another group of people," Nacua wrote in a statement. It's not the only bad off-the-field publicity that Nacua has had recently, as his brother was arrested and accused of stealing a car belonging to a Lakers player. It's not a good look for the 24-year-old superstar, but it seems unlikely that he'll face a suspension for his actions. Nacua has back-to-back games with over 150 receiving yards and should be in for a third straight 100-yard performance on Thursday night versus the division-rival Seahawks, with Davante Adams (hamstring) expected to be out. Off-field issues aside, Nacua is an elite, must-start WR1 for fantasy managers.
Dec 18, 2025 3:40 PM EST
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department charged Samson Nacua, the brother of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, with taking a vehicle belonging to L.A. Lakers forward Adou Thiero without the latter's consent, according to NBC4 in Los Angeles. Police allege that Samson Nacua and another man took Thiero's SUV, which police tracked to a hotel in West Hollywood, where surveillance footage showed the duo had valeted the vehicle and entered the premises. Authorities arrested both men, who remain jailed and face charges relating to the theft. According to the station, police are unsure where the SUV was originally stolen.
Dec 18, 2025 9:46 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has already been the team's most-targeted weapon, and he could take on an even larger role during Thursday's Week 16 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. With Davante Adams (hamstring) listed as doubtful to play on Thursday, Nacua could command some of his vacated targets. The 24-year-old has been phenomenal lately, catching 16 passes for 348 yards and two touchdowns over his last two games despite playing roughly half of the offensive snaps during that span. He also ranks as the overall WR2 in PPR leagues this year, even though he missed one full game (and parts of other games) due to injury. Nacua is typically viewed as more of a reception and yardage threat, but he's quietly on pace to set a new career-high in touchdowns this year. Given that Adams has been on the receiving end of more than one-third of Matthew Stafford's touchdown passes, we wouldn't be surprised to see Nacua earn more looks around the goal line and build on his own touchdown total this week. Admittedly, it won't come easy; the Seahawks have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. However, Nacua has repeatedly proven that he should be started regardless of matchup. In his last game against the Seahawks, he caught seven passes for 75 yards. He ranks as the overall WR1 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 16.
Dec 18, 2025 1:18 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (cramping) has returned to Sunday's contest against the Detroit Lions, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The star wideout exited the game in the fourth quarter due to a cramping injury. However, he was able to quickly return, suggesting this injury was not overly serious. Managers should keep an eye on his status during the week leading up to their Week 16 contest on Thursday evening in case he faces a setback. Nacua has enjoyed a stellar showing during this game, catching nine of his 11 targets for 181 yards, which is on track to be a season-high.
Dec 14, 2025 7:38 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (cramping) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest due to cramping. The superstar wideout suffered this injury in the fourth quarter. While he may be in danger of missing the final minutes of this contest, it appears he has avoided a significant injury. Before exiting, Nacua enjoyed another massive showing, bringing in nine of his 11 targets for 181 yards. With Davante Adams (hamstring) also exiting the contest early, managers should expect Tutu Atwell and Joran Whittington to serve as the top options in the passing attack for the remainder of Sunday's game. Given that he appears to have avoided a serious injury, Nacua should be on track to suit up on Thursday when the Rams face the Seahawks.
Dec 14, 2025 7:24 PM EST
The Los Angeles Rams plan to prioritize a long-term extension for superstar wide receiver Puka Nacua, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. The Rams will reportedly try to make Nacua one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL during the upcoming offseason. The BYU product is in the middle of his third season and has been dominant every year, establishing himself as one of the best young receivers in football. As a non-first-round pick, Nacua is only under team control for four years after being drafted, which means his contract is currently set to expire after the 2026 campaign. An extension would give the Rams long-term stability at the wide receiver position with Davante Adams, 32, more of a short-term option. Fantasy managers would appreciate the consistency, too, as Nacua was the WR4 in PPR leagues as a rookie and is the overall WR2 so far this year.
Dec 14, 2025 12:53 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been excellent this season, and he should continue to play at a high level in a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Week 15. He has been able to co-exist alongside Davante Adams (hamstring), as both players rank within the top six wide receivers in fantasy scoring this year. Nacua himself is the overall WR2 in scoring, trailing only Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The 24-year-old could shrink the gap between him and Smith-Njigba this week, given that Nacua has an extremely enticing matchup against the Lions. Detroit's defense has allowed the fifth-most receiving yards, second-most touchdowns, and second-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in 2025. Nacua ranks as the overall WR3 in RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings for Week 15.
Dec 13, 2025 9:53 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua caught seven of his 11 targets for 167 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 14 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Nacua looked terrific in this divisional battle, scoring touchdowns of 28 and 31 yards. This was his first multi-touchdown game of the year, and he finished just three yards shy of his season-high in receiving yards. The 24-year-old is a top-three fantasy receiver in 2025 despite dealing with an injury near the middle of the season. He's known for being a high-yardage, high-volume receiver, but he's a major touchdown threat, so Sunday's explosive game was a welcome surprise. He should continue to be deployed as a high-end WR1 in all leagues ahead of Week 15 against the Detroit Lions, which will be a revenge game opportunity for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Dec 7, 2025 8:18 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua continues to play at a superstar level. Last week against the Carolina Panthers, he caught six of nine targets for 72 yards and made a jaw-dropping one-handed catch near the sideline. He now has 1,092 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns this year, ranking as the overall WR4 in PPR leagues. The 24-year-old has shown that he can co-exist with Davante Adams. Nacua has been the catch and yardage machine in this offense, while Adams is the touchdown threat. Both players are top fantasy receivers for Week 14, with RotoBaller's expert rankings listing Nacua as the WR6 and Adams as the WR7. The Rams are taking on an Arizona Cardinals defense that has allowed the 12th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025, but Nacua has proven that he is matchup-proof and should be deployed as a high-end WR1 regardless of his opponent.
Dec 6, 2025 10:11 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua continues to rank as a top fantasy option ahead of Sunday's Week 13 contest against the Carolina Panthers. Nacua has back-to-back seven-catch games, racking up 97 yards last weekend. He has gone without a touchdown in two consecutive contests but still ranks as the overall WR12 in PPR leagues during that span. For the full season, he has been the overall WR5. Nacua continues to reward fantasy managers with his high target share, route-running skills, and role in a high-powered passing offense led by MVP candidate quarterback Matthew Stafford. As long as Nacua and Stafford remain healthy, the former will be a must-start receiver in fantasy football. That remains the case in Week 13, despite Carolina allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. This week, Nacua ranks as the overall WR5 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings.
Nov 29, 2025 6:46 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua continues to be a must-start fantasy option for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old has put together another phenomenal season; he ranks as the overall WR3 in fantasy scoring this season, and he would be in the running for the top spot if he hadn't missed time due to injury earlier this year. Despite playing fewer than two-thirds of the offensive snaps in each of his last three games, Nacua has totaled 19 catches, 234 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns during that span. This week, he gets a relatively favorable matchup against the Bucs, who have allowed the 15th-most fantasy points, 11th-most receptions, and eighth-most receiving yards to opposing receivers in 2025. Nacua ranks as the overall WR2 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings, which puts him in the list's top tier.
Nov 22, 2025 4:27 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua should continue to be deployed as a WR1 in all fantasy football leagues ahead of his Week 11 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Outside of a brief injury blip a handful of weeks ago, Nacua has been a high-end WR1 every week, producing 66 catches for 775 receiving yards and four touchdowns so far. He ranks as the #4 wide receiver in total fantasy points this year, and he's tied with Rashee Rice for #1 in fantasy points per game. This week's matchup against Seattle is noticeably tough, as the Seahawks have allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Nevertheless, Nacua is one of those players who you put in your lineup and forget he's there. He should be started as a high-end WR1 every week, and Week 11 is no exception.
Nov 15, 2025 11:51 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua continues to be a spectacular fantasy option heading into Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers. The 24-year-old has 61 catches for 711 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns this year, ranking as the overall WR4 in PPR leagues -- and he would be in the running for WR1 if he hadn't missed a game and a half in October. Nacua should continue to be deployed in all fantasy leagues, and managers shouldn't give the decision a second thought. In his last outing against the Niners, the star receiver caught 10 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, San Francisco has surrendered the sixth-most receptions and eighth-most receiving yards to opposing wide receivers in 2025.
Nov 8, 2025 2:55 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ribs) has been cleared to play ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Nacua was limited to begin the week, but was able to finish out the week with two straight full practice sessions. Barring any setbacks, Nacua will be out there in full capacity for this weekend's divisional matchup. When healthy, Nacua has been unbelievable on the field, so he'll obviously need to be started in all fantasy formats this weekend.
Nov 7, 2025 6:38 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ribs) said his ribs are feeling good after practicing in full on Thursday, according to Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. It's an upgrade for Nacua, who was listed as limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. All signs are pointing to the 24-year-old All-Pro wideout being able to play this Sunday in a big divisional battle against the San Francisco 49ers after he left the Week 9 win over the New Orleans Saints with a rib injury. The Rams have been optimistic about Nacua's status all week, and the star wideout likely would have returned to last Sunday's game if it had been close. Despite leaving early against the Saints, the former fifth-rounder still had seven catches for 95 yards and a touchdown on his eight targets. Nacua is a no-doubt, high-end WR1 in fantasy football when he's active.
Nov 6, 2025 6:31 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Wednesday that wide receiver Puka Nacua (rib) "should be good to play" on Sunday in a big divisional matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10 despite injuring his rib in the Week 9 win over the New Orleans Saints, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Nacua injured his ribs last weekend, but X-rays came back negative, and he's expected to be available to take on the Niners this weekend. If the 24-year-old third-year pass-catcher is active for Week 10, he'll be a must-start in all fantasy lineups. Nacua continues to be one of the most dynamic wideouts in the NFL, and he enters Week 10 action with 61 catches on a league-high 73 targets for 711 yards and three touchdowns across seven starts. In the overtime loss to San Fran on Oct. 2, Nacua had 10 grabs on 12 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown. UPDATE: Nacua was limited in practice on Wednesday.
Nov 5, 2025 5:18 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (rib) is scheduled to have a scan for the rib injury that he suffered in Sunday's blowout win over the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Sean McVay. The Rams said on Sunday that Nacua could have come back into the game, but they were being overly cautious with the game already in hand. McVay said he feels "optimistic... in regard to where we're potentially heading." It sounds as though the Rams are expecting the 24-year-old to be ready for a big divisional game in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, but we won't know for sure until later this week. Although Nacua was injured in Week 9, he still managed to produce for his fantasy managers before departing, catching seven of his eight targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in the 34-10 victory. If Nacua is active in Week 10, he'll be a must-start against San Fran's banged-up defense.
Nov 3, 2025 1:29 PM EST
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