Puka Nacua
Week 1
Projections: Offense
| Expert | Pts/Game | Receiving | Rushing | Passing | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | REC | TGT | TD | YDS | 2PT | CAR | 1D | TD | YDS | 2PT | ATT | CMP | 1D | INT | SCK | TD | YDS | 2PT | LOST | ||
Footballguys Consensus
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19.78 | 3.72 | 6.82 | 10 | 0.59 | 92.43 | - | 0.1 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 1.33 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.02 |
Sigmund Bloom
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19.9 | 3.51 | 6 | 9 | 0.8 | 91 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Maurile Tremblay
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20.3 | 3.95 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 0.5 | 95 | - | - | 0.12 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Dan Hindery
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18.88 | 3.57 | 6.7 | 9.6 | 0.5 | 89.1 | - | 0.4 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 2.3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.08 |
Jason Wood
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19.88 | 3.83 | 7.06 | 9.88 | 0.56 | 94.63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rankings
Jason Wood
Maurile Tremblay
Sigmund Bloom
Bob Harris
Dan Hindery
Jeff Bell
Dave Kluge
Joey Wright
Dynasty
Rankings
Sigmund Bloom
Argument to put him #1 in redraft as long as Stafford is the Rams QB, but what comes after that? Nacua injury history and playing style could also lead to early breakdown, and he also spent time in rehab this offseason, which can't be seen as positive in his long term outlook.
Jeff Haseley
Nacua is a tier-one cornerstone wide receiver who pairs high target volume with long-term WR1 production under an elite, offense-minded head coach in Sean McVay.
Jeff Blaylock
Nacua's off-field issues are a continuing concern, but Sean McVay is just about the perfect head coach to keep Nacua on track. If the Nacua manager in your league is skittish, you have a window to acquire him. If you already have him, stick with him. He's a league-winner, but understand the risk potential.
Andy Hicks
Jason Wood
Dan Hindery
Jeff Bell
Craig Lakins
Dave Kluge
Ryan Weisse
Corey Spala
Josh Fahlsing
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Schedule
Los Angeles Rams Schedule
| Week | Date & Time | Opponent | TV | Spread/Total | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thursday, September 10 8:35 PM |
vs
San Francisco 49ers
|
NFLX |
-3.5
O/U 47.5
|
Clear Sky
|
| 2 |
Monday, September 21 8:15 PM |
vs
New York Giants
|
ABC/E | ||
| 3 |
Sunday, September 27 8:20 PM |
@
Denver Broncos
|
NBC/P | ||
| 4 |
Sunday, October 4 1:00 PM |
@
Philadelphia Eagles
|
FOX | ||
| 5 |
Monday, October 12 8:15 PM |
vs
Buffalo Bills
|
ABC/E | ||
| 6 |
Sunday, October 18 4:05 PM |
vs
Arizona Cardinals
|
FOX | ||
| 7 |
Sunday, October 25 4:25 PM |
@
Las Vegas Raiders
|
FOX | ||
| 8 |
Sunday, November 1 4:05 PM |
vs
Los Angeles Chargers
|
FOX | ||
| 9 |
Sunday, November 8 1:00 PM |
@
Washington Commanders
|
FOX | ||
| 10 |
Sunday, November 15 4:05 PM |
@
Arizona Cardinals
|
CBS/P | ||
| 12 |
Wednesday, November 25 8:00 PM |
vs
Green Bay Packers
|
NFLX | ||
| 13 |
Thursday, December 3 8:15 PM |
vs
Kansas City Chiefs
|
AMZN | ||
| 14 |
Sunday, December 13 4:25 PM |
@
San Francisco 49ers
|
FOX | ||
| 15 |
Sunday, December 20 4:25 PM |
vs
Dallas Cowboys
|
CBS/P | ||
| 16 |
Friday, December 25 8:15 PM |
@
Seattle Seahawks
|
FOX | ||
| 17 |
Sunday, January 3 --:-- |
@
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
|||
| 18 |
Sunday, January 10 --:-- |
vs
Seattle Seahawks
|
Career Stats
| YR | TM | G | RSH | RushYD | RushTD | TGT | REC | RecYD | Y/Rec | RecTD | Rank | VBD | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | LAR | 17 | 12 | 89 | 0 | 159 | 105 | 1486 | 14.2 | 6 | 5 | 66 | |
| 2024 | LAR | 11 | 11 | 46 | 1 | 106 | 79 | 990 | 12.5 | 3 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2025 | LAR | 16 | 10 | 105 | 1 | 166 | 129 | 1715 | 13.3 | 10 | 1 | 140 | |
| Total | 44 | 33 | 240 | 2 | 431 | 313 | 4191 | 13.4 | 19 | 209 |
Game Logs
| YR | WK | OPP | oSNAP | RSH | YD | TD | TARG | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TEN | 727 | 10 | 105 | 1 | 166 | 129 | 1715 | 10 | |
| 2025 | 1 | HOU | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 130 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | TEN | 42 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 91 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | PHI | 60 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 112 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | IND | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 170 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | SF | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 85 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | BAL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | NO | 39 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 95 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | SF | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 64 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | SEA | 34 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 75 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | TB | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 97 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | CAR | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 72 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | ARI | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 167 | 2 |
| 2025 | 15 | DET | 40 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 181 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | SEA | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 12 | 225 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 | ATL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 47 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 | ARI | 52 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 76 | 1 |
| 2024 | SF | 487 | 11 | 46 | 1 | 106 | 79 | 990 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 1 | DET | 25 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | MIN | 41 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 106 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | SEA | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | MIA | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 98 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | NE | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 123 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | PHI | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 117 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | NO | 44 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 56 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 | BUF | 59 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 162 | 1 |
| 2024 | 15 | SF | 50 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 97 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | NYJ | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 56 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | ARI | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 129 | 0 |
| 2023 | WAS | 1000 | 12 | 89 | 0 | 159 | 105 | 1486 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 1 | SEA | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 119 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | SF | 69 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 147 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | CIN | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 72 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | IND | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 163 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | PHI | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 71 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | ARI | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | PIT | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 154 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | DAL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | GB | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | SEA | 59 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 70 | 1 |
| 2023 | 12 | ARI | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | CLE | 40 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 105 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | BAL | 72 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 84 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | WAS | 75 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 50 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | NO | 69 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 164 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 | NYG | 61 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 118 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | SF | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 41 | 1 |
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McVay Expects Puka Nacua to play Week 1
Rams WR Puka Nacua, who has been dealing with psoas soreness and also could be facing potential discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy for previous off-the-field behavior, is expected to play in Week 1 vs. the 49ers, per HC Sean McVay.
McVay: Puka Nacua making good progress
Sean McVay said Puka Nacua (psoas) is "making good progress." McVay added that Nacua has "been hitting some high-speed yards at a really good clip with (VP of Sports Medicine and Performance) Reggie [Scott] and his group," McVay said. "And when we get back out there, it'll be fun to have him."
Puka Nacua remains not practicing
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) is working on a side during practice Monday, Aug. 24.
Puka Nacua expected back next week
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) is dealing with soreness but is expected to return to practice next week, according to head coach Sean McVay.