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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

Season Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  ReceivingRushing Fantasy
Season Team G Target Rec Yard Avg TDAtt 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
2024 LAR 1 4 4 35 8.8 0 1 7 7.0 0 4.2 4.2
2024 (Projected) LAR     89 1,227 13.8 8 10 68 6.8 0 177.5  

2024 Outlook
Depth Chart
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.

Fan. Tm. Player
WR1WR3 Demarcus Robinson
WR2WR4 Tyler Johnson
WR3WR5 Jordan Whittington
WR4WR6 Tutu Atwell
WR5WR2 Cooper Kupp
WR6WR1 Puka Nacua
Rams Depth Chart
News From The Past 90 Days
Injury Cooper Kupp likely headed to IR
Left ankle sprain
By: Doug Orth | Mon Sep 16, 6:40 pm

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp will miss "an extended period of time" with a left ankle sprain, coach Sean McVay said on Monday. Kupp left the Rams' 41-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday with the injury. He is a candidate for injured reserve, McVay said, which is a decision the head coach said the team expects to make either Monday or Tuesday. (ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop)

FFToday's Take: The Rams likely win the award for the most injury-ravaged team through two weeks. Los Angeles already has two offensive linemen on IR and are expected to put another there this week, joining Puka Nacua (knee). Because the Rams' bye week is Week 6, the earliest Kupp could return from IR is Week 8 (assuming he is placed there). Without Kupp and Nacua, Matthew Stafford will be forced to rely heavily on Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington.


Injury 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.


Injury 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.



2024 Gamelog Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  ReceivingRushing Fantasy
Week Opp Result Target Rec Yard Avg TDAtt Yard Avg TD FPts
1 at DET L 20-26 4 4 35 8.8 0 1 7 7.0 0 4.2

2023 Gamelog Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  ReceivingRushing Fantasy
Week Opp Result Target Rec Yard Avg TDAtt 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
WC = Wild-Card

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