WR - Los Angeles Rams IR
- 6' 2"
- 216 lbs
- Age 25
- BYU
74°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- N/A
- Proj.
- -
- Matchup (?)
The Rams placed WR Puka Nacua on injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact
Nacua will be eligible to return for the Rams’ Week 15 game against the Cowboys. It had been reported that he wasn't expected to be placed on IR, but he wound up landing on it. Nacua suffered PCL and MCL sprains, along with a turf toe injury in Week 10 against the Commanders. His future status remains up in the air.
Puka Nacua (knee/toe) will not land on injured reserve due to roster logistics, but he is still expected to be sidelined for around 4-6 weeks
Fantasy Impact
The Rams are not going to place Nacua on injured reserve, not because he will be back sooner than expected, but rather just as a roster management tactic. This is significant for fantasy managers, as he may not be eligible for an IR slot in many league formats as a result of this. That will make him significantly harder to roster for the 4-6 weeks that he's expected to be out.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports Puka Nacua will not miss the rest of the regular season.
Fantasy Impact
Graziano notes that Rams sources “were very adamant that Nacua’s injury isn’t season-ending and that they hope to get him back around that Week 14, Week 15 time.” Nacua has not been placed on injured reserve yet, but it remains a possibility.
Puka Nacua (knee, toe) is expected to be placed on IR with injuries to his MCL, PCL, and turf toe according ot HC Sean McVay.
Fantasy Impact
While it was known Puka was battling through some injuries, it wasn't clear that it was this bad. With Davante Adams already out and on IR, and Puka likely to follow, the Rams' season is going downhill fast. Expect them to make some moves at WR before the trade deadline.
Puka Nacua had 14 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's win over the Commanders. He added two rushes for 20 yards.
Fantasy Impact
Nacua accounted for 66% of quarterback Matthew Stafford’s passing yardage in the win. Unfortunately, Nacua suffered a knee injury late in the game, so his status for Week 10 against the Cardinals is uncertain, and his practice reports throughout the week should be monitored. If he is able to play in Week 10, he will be in WR1 overall conversation.
