Who Should I Start? Puka Nacua or Matthew Golden

Thursday, October 16, 2:54 PM

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.

Tuesday, October 14, 10:53 AM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden led the team with 86 receiving yards in Week 6 against the Bengals and added 16 yards on a pair of rushes as well. The Packers seem to be focused on getting the first-round pick more involved in the offense, and the playmaker is starting to look more comfortable in the NFL in his last few games. Romeo Doubs continues to be a more reliable security blanket for Jordan Love, but Golden brings more deep play potential. How exactly Christian Watson (knee) will fit into the mix once he's ready to come off the PUP list is uncertain. Golden brings enough upside, though, to be a great waiver wire pickup if you need a WR3 or flex play this week against the Cardinals. He hasn't had his elusive "breakout" game yet, but it still seems like it could be just around the corner.