Fantasy Player Profile Puka Nacua
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- WR #17
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PukaNacua
- QQuestionable
- Manager: FA
@CIN: #11 vs opposing WR - 29.20 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @SEA, | - | - | 119 | - | - | 21.90 |
| 2 | SF, | 4 | - | 147 | - | - | 30.10 |
| 3 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Nacua has gained 171 yards on short targets (0-9 AY) this season, the most thru Wk 2 since 2016
Updated Thu, Sep 21 at 6:05pm -
Gets questionable tag
Although Nacua (oblique) has been given a questionable designation for Monday's matchup with the Bengals, head coach Sean McVay "expects him to play," Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Nacua logged back-to-back limited practice sessions to close out the week after being a non-participant Thursday. McVay's optimism regarding his status for MNF is promising, but the rookie pass catcher still needs to continue progressing in the right direction in order to ultimately get the green light. More clarity on his status will presumably come Monday.
Published: Sat, Sep 23 at 11:34am by Rotowire.com
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Returns as limited participant
Nacua (oblique) practiced on a limited basis Friday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Per Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register, Nacua got back on the practice field Friday after sitting out Thursday's session, but the rookie wide receiver still isn't able to handle a full workload due to a lingering oblique injury. Nacua will have one more chance to get back to all activity Saturday before the Rams potentially hand him a designation for Monday's game at Cincinnati.
Published: Fri, Sep 22 at 4:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Thursday
Coach Sean McVay said Nacua (oblique) won't take part in Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Nacua also didn't practice last Thursday due to an oblique injury before returning to Friday's session as a limited participant, and with two more chances to get back on the field during Week 3 prep, he could very well avoid a designation for Monday's game at Cincinnati. McVay himself added Thursday that the Rams expect Nacua to be available for that contest, but the wide receiver's status nonetheless bears watching in the coming days. Through two games to start his career, Nacua is on a…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 21 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressive follow-up performance
Nacua (oblique) caught 15 of 20 targets for 147 yards and no touchdowns while adding four yards on two carries in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Nacua followed up last week's breakout 10-catch, 119-yard performance with an even-gaudier receiving line against one of the league's top defenses. The 23-year-old didn't show any ill effects from the oblique injury that left him with a questionable tag heading into Sunday's loss. Nacua also displayed his versatility on a pair of rushing attempts, highlighting a big part of his game over his last two years at BYU (39 carries for 357 yards and five TDs). The only missing piece in the rookie's…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Sunday
Nacua (oblique) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Analysis: After missing practice Thursday, Nacua returned to a limited session Friday, setting the stage for the ascending young wideout to play Sunday. With Cooper Kupp (hamstring) on IR and out until at least Week 5, Nacua has taken on a prominent role in the Rams' passing offense alongside fellow WRs Van Jefferson and Tutu Atwell. In the team's 30-13 win over Seattle in Week 1, Nacua parlayed his 63 snaps into a 10/119-0 receiving line on a team-high 15 targets. With Nacua's active status confirmed,…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to face 49ers
Nacua (oblique) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers after returning to a limited practice Friday.
Analysis: Coach Sean McVay said Friday that he expects Nacua to play despite being a mid-week addition to the injury report. If so, the rookie should be one of the focal points of the Rams offense after catching 10 passes Week 1 at Seattle, though Nacua gets a tougher matchup this time around against the vaunted 49ers defense. In the event of a setback ahead of Sunday's 4:05 ET kickoff, Ben Skowronek would be the favorite replace Nacua alongside Van Jefferson and Tutu Atwell in the three-wide formations…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 15 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play
Coach Sean McVay said Friday that he expects Nacua (oblique) to play in Sunday's game against San Francisco, with the wideout returning to a limited practice Friday and likely listed as questionable on the final injury report, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: It's possible the outlook changes Friday afternoon after Nacua actually practices. His 10-catch performance last Sunday in Seattle was one of the biggest stories (and surprises) of Week 1, and he made it through the game healthy but was then a mid-week addition to the injury report this Thursday (listed as a non-participant). In the event McVay is wrong and Nacua doesn't end up playing, Ben Skowronek would be the favorite to join Van Jefferson and Tutu Atwell in three-wide sets.
Published: Fri, Sep 15 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with oblique injury
Nacua didn't practice Thursday due to an oblique injury, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Nacua was perhaps the biggest surprise of Week 1, when he torched the Seahawks on the road to the tune of 10 catches (on 15 targets) for 119 yards. The performance made him one of the biggest pickups during Week 2 roster management, but he now is dealing with a health concern. Considering his sudden emergence on the practice report, Nacua may have suffered the injury during Thursday's session. In any case, his status now bears monitoring, with his listing Friday key to his potential (or lack…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 14 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks out in pro debut
Nacua finished with 10 receptions (on 15 targets) for 119 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Nacua was elevated into the starting lineup with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) being ruled out earlier in the week. The rookie fifth-round selection out of BYU did his best Kupp impression by leading the Rams in receptions, targets and yardage. Matthew Stafford looked refreshed Sunday following a down year in 2022, so Nacua has the opportunity to generate numbers while Kupp mends on injured reserve for a minimum of four weeks. The rookie will attempt to follow up this eye-catching performance against…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 8:51pm by Rotowire.com
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No. 3 wideout for Week 1
Nacua will serve as the Rams' No. 3 wide receiver with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's contest against Seattle, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Atlantic reports.
Analysis: The rookie fifth-round pick out of BYU will be thrust into a fairly significant role to start his career as one of the starting wideouts for the Rams along with Van Jefferson and Tutu Atwell. Nacua made his only appearance in the preseason count, posting three catches for 32 yards and a touchdown on five targets in a 34-17 loss to the Chargers on Aug. 12. Kupp's hamstring injury could be serious enough for him to begin the season on injured reserve, so Nacua's increased role could extend beyond…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 6 at 6:58pm by Rotowire.com
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May play a lot Week 1
Nacua could step into a top-three role at wide receiver if Cooper Kupp (hamstring) isn't ready for Week 1 at Seattle, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Rams don't have much else behind Kupp at wide receiver, with Nacua joined by Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, Ben Skowronek and Demarcus Robinson. The report suggests Nacua likely would play ahead of Skowronek and Robinson, two veterans with experience as NFL starters but not much in the way of receiving production. It sounds like Nacua, a rookie fifth-round pick, will be only fourth or fifth on the depth chart if Kupp is able to play.
Published: Sat, Sep 2 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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Scores in preseason debut
Nacua secured three of five targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 34-17 preseason loss to the Chargers on Saturday night.
Analysis: The highlight of the rookie fifth-round pick's night was an 11-yard scoring grab from the arm of fellow first-year player Stetson Bennett with 1:48 remaining in the first half. Nacua's target tally was also the third highest of the night for the Rams, making it a solid debut all around. Nacua's competition for a depth receiver role, Tutu Atwell, didn't see any action Saturday, but he put some encouraging play on film last season and could jump into the fray during the Rams' second preseason…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Could earn No. 3 role
Nacua and Tutu Atwell are currently in competition for the No. 3 wide receiver role in the Rams' offense, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Nacua's status as a rookie hasn't stopped the Rams from giving him a large workload in spring OTAs and training camp. With Cooper Kupp (hamstring) likely sidelined for a few weeks, Nacua will likely have an expanded role in preseason games as he and the incumbent Atwell fight for the third receiver spot behind Kupp and Van Jefferson. While he can't compete with Atwell's blazing speed, Nacua's physical attributes and ability to run through the catch and break tackles make him an intriguing…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 3 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to practice
Nacua returned to practice Saturday after suffering from cramping Thursday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: Nacua shined during a practice that took place Saturday and was open to fans. Jackson specifically notes a 30-yard, over-the-shoulder catch near the corner of the end zone. Selected in the fifth round of the 2023 Draft, Nacua has the opportunity to move pretty far up the Rams' positional depth chart with not a lot of clarity in the pecking order behind Cooper Kupp and Van Jefferson.
Published: Tue, Aug 1 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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Exits practice on cart
Nacua was carted off the field toward the end of Thursday's practice with apparent cramping, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Nacua was noted for gaining the attention of quarterback Matthew Stafford on several occasions throughout practice, prior to going down. The exact nature of the injury is unclear, but the team has downplayed the issue to this point.
Published: Thu, Jul 27 at 6:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressing during OTAs
Nacua has been earning praise for being a "fast-learner" and has been under the wing of Matthew Stafford while learning the offense, Stu Jackson of TheRams.com reports.
Analysis: The fifth-round pick's position on the Rams' depth chart may have seemed tenuous in recent weeks, as the signing of veterans Tyler Johnson and Demarcus Robinson seemed to cast doubt on the notion Nacua would have a meaningful role in his rookie campaign. The reports from OTAs seem reassuring for fantasy managers, however, as Nacua has been earning accolades from both Cooper Kupp (ankle) and head coach Sean McVay for his work ethic, his ability to adapt to the pro level and his…read more
Published: Fri, Jun 9 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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- 'GMFB' jam entering Week 3Fri, Sep 22 at 7:27am
"GMFB" picks the running back and wide receiver duo from the same team in head-to-head matchup for Week 3.
- Mixed bag trivia: Puka Nacua | 'GMFB'Thu, Sep 21 at 2:01pm
The "Good Morning Football" crew shares facts about Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua.
- Projecting Puka Nacua's Week 3 point total | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Tue, Sep 19 at 5:32pm
Should you expect more or less than 20.7 fantasy points from Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua in Week 3 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals? Cynthia Frelund reveals what her mathematical model says.
- RedHot Recaps: Week 2Tue, Sep 19 at 2:56pm
Check out some of the hottest performances from Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season in this installment of RedHot Recaps presented by Frank's RedHot.
- Schrager: Puka Nacua had NFL's best rookie performance of Week 2Tue, Sep 19 at 12:23pm
NFL Network's Peter Schrager explains why he has Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua at the No. 1 spot in his ranking of the best rookie performances from Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season.
- Schrager's best rookie performances of Week 2Tue, Sep 19 at 7:39am
NFL Network's Peter Schrager's best rookie performances of Week 2.
- Is Puka Nacua as good as his numbers suggest? | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Mon, Sep 18 at 3:27pm
NFL Network's Adam Rank explores the fantasy football potential of Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua after the WR's first two NFL games.
- All 15 catches from Puka Nacua's rookie record-breaking game | Week 2Sun, Sep 17 at 5:17pm
Watch all 15 catches from Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua's record-breaking game in an NFC West rivalry game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL regular season.
- Puka Nacua's 12th catch of game moves chains for Rams on fourth downSun, Sep 17 at 3:52pm
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua's twelfth catch of the game moves the chains for the Rams on fourth down.
- Stafford's third-down throw finds Puka Nacua over middle for 20-yard gainSun, Sep 17 at 2:20pm
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's third-down throw finds Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua over the middle for a 20-yard gain.
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Up Next- 'GMFB' jam entering Week 3Fri, Sep 22 at 7:27am
"GMFB" picks the running back and wide receiver duo from the same team in head-to-head matchup for Week 3.
- Mixed bag trivia: Puka Nacua | 'GMFB'Thu, Sep 21 at 2:01pm
The "Good Morning Football" crew shares facts about Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua.
- Projecting Puka Nacua's Week 3 point total | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Tue, Sep 19 at 5:32pm
Should you expect more or less than 20.7 fantasy points from Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua in Week 3 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals? Cynthia Frelund reveals what her mathematical model says.
- RedHot Recaps: Week 2Tue, Sep 19 at 2:56pm
Check out some of the hottest performances from Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season in this installment of RedHot Recaps presented by Frank's RedHot.
- Schrager: Puka Nacua had NFL's best rookie performance of Week 2Tue, Sep 19 at 12:23pm
NFL Network's Peter Schrager explains why he has Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua at the No. 1 spot in his ranking of the best rookie performances from Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season.
- Schrager's best rookie performances of Week 2Tue, Sep 19 at 7:39am
NFL Network's Peter Schrager's best rookie performances of Week 2.
- Is Puka Nacua as good as his numbers suggest? | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Mon, Sep 18 at 3:27pm
NFL Network's Adam Rank explores the fantasy football potential of Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua after the WR's first two NFL games.
- All 15 catches from Puka Nacua's rookie record-breaking game | Week 2Sun, Sep 17 at 5:17pm
Watch all 15 catches from Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua's record-breaking game in an NFC West rivalry game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL regular season.
- Puka Nacua's 12th catch of game moves chains for Rams on fourth downSun, Sep 17 at 3:52pm
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua's twelfth catch of the game moves the chains for the Rams on fourth down.
- Stafford's third-down throw finds Puka Nacua over middle for 20-yard gainSun, Sep 17 at 2:20pm
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's third-down throw finds Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua over the middle for a 20-yard gain.