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Wide Receiver, Los Angeles Rams
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Draft: 2023 Round 5 (42) College: Brigham Young Ht: 6’2” Wt: 201 DOB: 2001-05-29 Age: 23 |
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Receiving | Rushing |
Fantasy |
Season |
Team |
G |
Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
FPts/G |
2023 |
LAR |
17 |
160 |
105 |
1,486 |
14.2 |
6 |
12 |
89 |
7.4 |
0 |
193.5 |
11.4 |
2023 |
LAR |
1 |
4 |
4 |
35 |
8.8 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
7.0 |
0 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
2024 (Projected) |
LAR |
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89 |
1,227 |
13.8 |
8 |
10 |
68 |
6.8 |
0 |
177.5 |
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An unheralded fifth-round draft pick, Nacua went from roughly zero percent ownership in fantasy leagues to 100 following the first two games of 2023 during which he caught 25 passes for 266 yards. While he clearly couldn't maintain such a monstrous pace, he still finished with 105 receptions, 1,486 yards, and six touchdowns -- good enough to finish in the top-10 in both catches and yards. Most years that'd be sufficient to capture the NFL Rookie of the Year award, but Nacua had to settle for second behind Texans QB C.J. Stroud.
There'll be no surprises with Nacua in Year 2, but there's no reason to doubt his performance as he functioned as the No.1 target for much of the season while Kupp battled injuries. The BYU alum has shown he can get open, work underneath or downfield, and make contested catches with regularity. If he can up his game in the red zone, Nacua could push toward the top of the receiver rankings. Even now, he belongs in the top 10 of fantasy wideouts.
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Puka Nacua lands on IR Aggravation of preseason knee injury By: Doug Orth | Mon Sep 9, 4:20 pm
| | Rams WR Puka Nacua aggravated his summer knee injury Sunday night vs. the Lions and, while he still is going through additional testing, he is expected to be considered week to week, per sources. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: While this is not a season-ending bad kind of injury for Nacua, it is not a great sign that he was unable to make it through a full game after going the rest-and-rehab path for about a month in August. Fantasy managers should probably not expect Nacua to return before the start of October. Tyler Johnson filled in very capably after Nacua's exit and appeared to be the direct backup for Nacaua - as opposed to preseason standout Jordan Whittington - and should be targeted on waivers this week. Cooper Kupp should continue to see alpha usage moving forward, while Demarcus Robinson should also enjoy a slight bump in his fantasy stock.
| Puka Nacua considered week to week with knee injury Right knee By: Mike Krueger | Mon Aug 5, 9:20 am
| | More injuries in LA: Rams standout WR Puka Nacua is now considered week to week after suffering a knee injury this weekend that one source described as “not serious.” (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The Rams have had their share of injuries early in camp including starting DB Darious Williams (hamstring), DB Derion Kendrick (ACL) and three offensive lineman. Nacua left practice on Saturday and watching his teammates with an ice pack on his right knee. Expect Nacua's ADP to fall in the coming days, but assuming he's ready for Week 1, he should still be considered a top WR option heading into the season.
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Receiving | Rushing |
Fantasy |
Week |
Opp |
Result |
Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
1 |
at SEA |
W 30-13 |
15 |
10 |
119 |
11.9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
11.9 |
2 |
SF |
L 23-30 |
20 |
15 |
147 |
9.8 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
2.0 |
0 |
15.1 |
3 |
at CIN |
L 16-19 |
7 |
5 |
72 |
14.4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
7.2 |
4 |
at IND |
W 29-23 |
10 |
9 |
163 |
18.1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
22.3 |
5 |
PHI |
L 14-23 |
11 |
7 |
71 |
10.1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
13.1 |
6 |
ARI |
W 26-9 |
7 |
4 |
26 |
6.5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
2.6 |
7 |
PIT |
L 17-24 |
12 |
8 |
154 |
19.3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
15.4 |
8 |
at DAL |
L 20-43 |
7 |
3 |
43 |
14.3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
4.3 |
9 |
at GB |
L 3-20 |
7 |
3 |
32 |
10.7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
3.2 |
11 |
SEA |
W 17-16 |
7 |
5 |
70 |
14.0 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
7.0 |
0 |
13.7 |
12 |
at ARI |
W 37-14 |
8 |
4 |
27 |
6.8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
2.7 |
13 |
CLE |
W 36-19 |
7 |
4 |
105 |
26.3 |
1 |
2 |
34 |
17.0 |
0 |
19.9 |
14 |
at BAL |
L 31-37 |
9 |
5 |
84 |
16.8 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
6.0 |
0 |
9.0 |
15 |
WAS |
W 28-20 |
8 |
5 |
50 |
10.0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
1.5 |
0 |
5.3 |
16 |
NO |
W 30-22 |
11 |
9 |
164 |
18.2 |
1 |
2 |
16 |
8.0 |
0 |
24.0 |
17 |
at NYG |
W 26-25 |
8 |
5 |
118 |
23.6 |
0 |
2 |
19 |
9.5 |
0 |
13.7 |
18 |
at SF |
W 21-20 |
6 |
4 |
41 |
10.3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
10.1 |
WC |
at DET |
L 23-24 |
10 |
9 |
181 |
20.1 |
1 |
1 |
-2 |
-2.0 |
0 |
23.9 |
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