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In just his second week back from a hip and groin injury, Nacua hauled in 17 receptions on a staggering 24 targets for 138 yards and a TD. He was used everywhere on the field, including as a rusher producing nine more yards on 2 attempts on the ground. Nacua finished Week 5 with 37.7 PPR points for his third WR1 overall week since the start of last season.

We got mixed reports on the plan for Rams WR Puka Nacua ahead of his Sunday return against Philadelphia. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Nacua would return without limitations. Fox's Erin Andrews reported at the start of the game that the Rams expected to play him for about 40 snaps. Schefter apparently got better info, because Nacua played 76 of 84 offensive snaps. He also ran a route on 90.7% of the team's dropbacks and drew 12 targets, tallying 9 catches for 125 yards. Nacua added a 2-yard rushing TD as well.

The Rams "do not intend to limit Puka Nacua's workload" vs. the Eagles today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Nacua practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, and was not listed on the final Week 4 injury report. There's still more risk here than usual in Nacua's first action since the opener, but he'd be impossible to leave out of Week 4 fantasy lineups.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) practiced all week and will play vs. the Eagles on Sunday, HC Sean McVay said Friday. McVay added that Nacua “looked sharp” on Thursday but that the Rams are still figuring out how much he’ll be able to play against Philadelphia. We’ll look for more details on that front. Nacua carries more risk than usual coming off the injury, but he’d still be very tough to leave out of Week 4 fantasy lineups.

Rams HC Sean McVay told reporters Wednesday that he expects WR Puka Nacua to play vs. the Eagles this weekend. Nacua has been out since the opener with hip and/or groin trouble that has impacted his explosiveness. We'll track his practice participation throughout the week and look for reports on how close to 100% he'll be on Sunday. But an active Nacua would be nearly impossible to leave out of fantasy lineups.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) is inactive for tonight's game against the Broncos. He reportedly has a chance to return for Week 4, although ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this morning that surgery has not been ruled out if Nacua doesn’t improve. We’ll keep you posted on his progress. WR Davante Adams and TE Terrance Ferguson are the Rams’ best target bets tonight.

Rams WR Puka Nacua's groin injury is impacting his explosiveness, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. "Functionally, Nacua can play, but he has not felt like he can play with the same explosiveness he has had in the past," Schefter writes. Schefter also confirms that Nacua has a chance to return for Week 4 but adds that surgery is "not entirely off the table if Nacua doesn’t show signs of improvement." So we're somewhere between Nacua returning next week and needing surgery, which would presumably cost him multiple more games. Ok then. At this point, Nacua owners should probably hold rather than sell at a discount. But the uncertain timeline and possibility of surgery make him too risky to recommend as a trade target. We’ll keep you updated on his progress this coming week.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday night's game against the Broncos, HC Sean McVay said Friday. Nacua didn't practice all week and does not have a clear timetable for return. WR Davante Adams (32% target share) and TE Terrance Ferguson (29%) dominated passing-game work with Nucua out last week. We're expecting a similar attack in Denver.

Update: McVay said Nacua is expected back for Week 4, barring a setback between now and then, per ESPN's Sarah Barshop.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report. HC Sean McVay said that the team isn't concerned that Nacua is dealing with a long-term injury but will continue to play it safe with its star wideout. "Usually time is the best thing that allows that thing to heal," McVay said. "And then once you get to a certain point, then I think you feel pretty good moving forward." It sure sounds like Nacua is more likely than not to miss Sunday night's game against the Broncos. We'll continue to track his status, but fantasy managers should not plan on having him in Week 3 lineups.

Rams HC Sean McVay was non-committal on WR Puka Nacua's status for Week 3 on Tuesday, saying only that he's "hopeful" Nacua will be available. "When you have soft tissue injuries with guys like that that are skill players, you're going to err on the side of caution," McVay added. We'll keep a close eye on Nacua's status throughout this week, but fantasy managers might again be in a tough spot with the Rams playing the Broncos on Sunday night. WR Davante Adams (8-195-2 on 10 targets) and TE Terrance Ferguson (6-54-1 on 9 targets) were the big winners of Nacua's absence in Monday night's win over the Giants.

Despite not having top WR Puka Nacua available because of a back injury, Matthew Stafford still produced 27.0 fantasy points in a Monday Night Football win to finish as the QB6 for Week 2. The veteran QB completed 22 of 31 attempts for 327 yards and 4 TDs, along with 1 INT, to get back on track after a rough Week 1 loss.

In a Monday night game where the Rams top WR Puka Nacua was out with a hip injury, Davante Adams stepped up in a big way. The veteran WR hauled in eight of his team-high 10 targets for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns leading to 39.5 PPR points and a Week 2 WR2 finish.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) is inactive for tonight's game vs. the Giants. He went through what sounded like a half-speed warmup but didn't get the green light. We'll see if he can make it back for Sunday night's game vs. the Broncos. Nacua's absence leaves a giant hole in the Rams' passing game. WR Davante Adams is the best target bet, and we'll likely see plenty of 2- and 3-TE sets. TE Terrance Ferguson is a candidate for a big role in the passing game tonight.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) is trending the "wrong way" to play against the Giants on Monday night, ESPN's Adam Schefter said. Nacua did not practice on Friday or Saturday and is reportedly a game-time decision. But the vibes aren't good here. We're lowering Nacua in the WR rankings and would recommend benching him in most cases. Check your Team Dashboard to see whether he belongs in your starting lineup

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) will be a "pre-game" decision for tomorrow night's contest vs. the Giants, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Nacua is listed as questionable after missing practice on Friday and Saturday. He's listed on the injury report with a hip, but HC Sean McVay said Saturday that Nacua is dealing with a "little bit of soreness" in his groin. McVay also said this isn't the same issue that sidelined Nacua in August (which we're not sure is good or bad). Nacua owners are in a tough spot with the late kickoff. Giants WR Malachi Fields and Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (in a flex spot) are the best replacement options from Monday night's game, but neither is particularly strong. We'll see if we hear anything else on Nacua before the early games kick off today.