Puka Nacua
Wide Receiver
Ht: 6' 2" Wt: 212 Age: 23 Exp: 2 years College: Brigham Young Drafted: 2023 R5 177
Avg FF PTS
17.22
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
206.6
Position Rank: 26th
Projected FF PTS
16
Week 20 @PHI
Upside / Downside
+4.81
Week 20 @PHI
Posted: 1/14/2025 3:27 am GMT
The Los Angeles Rams topped the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC wild-card game, led by QB Matthew Stafford who was 19-of-27 for 209 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. RB Kyren Williams ran 16 times for 76 yards, while adding three receptions for 16 yards and a score. TE Tyler Higbee had five receptions for a team-high 58 yards before checking out with an injury. WR Puka Nacua was the top wideout with five catches for 44 yards on nine targets, while WR Cooper Kupp had a lone 29-yard reception on his only target. WR Demarcus Robinson also had a 23-yard reception on his only offensive touch on two targets, while TE Davis Allen had a 13-yard touchdown grab on his only reception. DE Jared Verse had a 57-yard fumble recovery for touchdown, too, while DT Neville Gallimore and LB Byron Young each had 1.5 sacks apiece. DT Kobie Turner had four total stops, two solo tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits, while S Quentin Lake had team highs with nine total stops and six solo tackles.
Posted: 1/03/2025 9:44 pm GMT
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua (coach's decision) was a full participant in practice on Friday, Jan. 3, but is doubtful for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Nacua is one of several key starters not playing in Week 18. Los Angeles' entire offense should be avoided, if possible.
Posted: 1/03/2025 9:38 pm GMT
Los Angeles Rams OT Rob Havenstein (shoulder) did not take part in practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and was ruled out for Week 18. In addition, QB Matthew Stafford (coach's decision), WR Puka Nacua (coach's decision), WR Cooper Kupp (coach's decision), RB Kyren Williams (coach's decision), OT Alaric Jackson (coach's decision) and OG Kevin Dotson (coach's decision) practiced in full but are doubtful and WR Jordan Whittington (ankle) and WR Tutu Atwell (personal) practiced in full and carry no designation.
Posted: 1/03/2025 6:40 pm GMT
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, WR Puka Nacua, WR Cooper Kupp, RB Kyren Williams, OT Alaric Jackson and OG Kevin Dotson will not be active in Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Sean McVay. Additionally, OT Rob Havenstein (shoulder) will not play due to a shoulder injury.
Huddle Up: Even though the Rams are not locked into their current No. 3 seed, they are guaranteed at least one home playoff game and opting to rest most of their best offensive players. Jimmy Garoppolo will get the nod at quarterback, Blake Corum should expect to get a lot of work at running back and Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell should be among the receivers who get the biggest bump in playing time. While the others can likely be ignored in most fantasy leagues, Corum should be in a great position to deliver RB1 production.
Posted: 12/31/2024 5:47 pm GMT
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay recently told the team's website that his team will always compete "relative to what is at risk." However, resting some of his most important players - such as Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp - is "probably the direction that we will go" in Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks.
Huddle Up: Jimmy Garoppolo and Blake Corum were two players that McVay pointed to in regards to seeing extended playing time in a game that will could affect the team's playoff seeding. The Rams secured the NFC West crown in Week 17, so they will either be a third or fourth seed in the NFC playoff bracket. So long as Williams is inactive this weekend, Corum should be viewed as a solid RB1 for managers competing for a fantasy title in Week 18.
Posted: 12/29/2024 3:45 am GMT
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua finished with 10 catches on 14 targets for a game-high 129 yards in a 13-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17.
Huddle Up: Even with Matthew Stafford struggling in recent weeks, Nacua continues to deliver WR1 production on a weekly basis.
Posted: 12/28/2024 1:36 am GMT
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua is averaging 3.6 yards per route run, which is the highest mark among receivers with at least 200 routes run.
Huddle Up: Nacua has been limited to eight full games this season, but he is still tied for 25th in receptions and sits 26th in receiving yards. He is a WR1 whenever he is on the field, and he is positioned for a big Week 17 when the Rams return home to face the Arizona Cardinals.
Posted: 12/22/2024 8:45 pm GMT
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua caught eight passes for 56 yards against the New York Jets in Week 16. He was targeted nine times during the game.
Huddle Up: The Rams did not do much in the passing game this week, but Nacua was the main option when they threw. He has caught at least seven passes in six of his last seven games and is a must-start option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted: 12/13/2024 4:39 am GMT
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua set game highs in both receptions (7) and yards (97) against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Dec. 12. Nacua, who was targeted eight times, also ran twice for 11 yards.
Huddle Up: Even with Matthew Stafford throwing for just 160 yards, Nacua still got his, accounting for over 60% of the team's passing yardage Thursday night. He has clearly supplanted Cooper Kupp as the top option in LA's aerial offense, making Nacua a weekly WR1 for fantasy owners.
Posted: 12/09/2024 2:48 am GMT
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua caught 12 of his 14 targets for 162 yards and a touchdown and rushed five times for 16 yards and a score in a 44-42 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 14.
Huddle Up: Nacua has topped 100 yards in three of his last four games, and he has either scored or reached 98 receiving yards in six of his seven games since returning from injury. He is back to being an elite WR1.
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