Puka Nacua Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 216 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R5, #177
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 12.4
- Pos rank
- WR90
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 at Eagles, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 12th vs. WRs, neutral
Puka Nacua Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
12.4 PPG
Played
1 game
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Puka Nacua's 2026 Season, Week by Week
1 game played: one mid-range start. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs SF,12.4,WR27
- Week 2, Win,vs NYG,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at DEN,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at PHI,NeutralEagles vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 12,vs BUF,FavorableBills vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs ARI,FavorableCardinals vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at LV,ToughRaiders vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Puka Nacua?
Nacua is averaging 12.4 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 5 catches for 74 yards and 0 TD on 9 targets. That ranks WR90, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 55.6% of his targets at 8.2 yards per target. His quarterback has been Matthew Stafford.
His one game so far was a WR27 finish against the 49ers. Two favorable matchups are coming: the Bills (7th vs. WRs) in Week 5 and the Cardinals (4th vs. WRs) in Week 6.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Nacua ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Puka Nacua 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs 49ers | L 7–27 | 12.4 | WR27 |
| Total | 0–1 | 12.4 | WR90 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAR | 1 | 9 | 5 | 74 | 0 | 12.4 | 12.4 | — |
| 2025 | LAR | 16 | 166 | 129 | 1,715 | 10 | 375.0 | 23.4 | WR1 |
| 2024 | LAR | 11 | 106 | 79 | 990 | 3 | 206.6 | 18.8 | WR26 |
| 2023 | LAR | 17 | 160 | 105 | 1,486 | 6 | 298.5 | 17.6 | WR4 |
| Career | 45 | 441 | 318 | 4,265 | 19 | 892.5 | 19.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The Rams funnel everything through him, and with Matthew Stafford back under center he projects as the clear primary read once again. That floor explains why he carries a top-four consensus value and belongs in the opening tier of any draft. Health is the only real variable; the per-game production is too elite to fade, so treat him as a cornerstone pick. Behind him on the depth chart: Tutu Atwell. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 2 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 7. Injury history
- 2025chestPlayed through
- 2025left ankle1 game
- 2024right kneePlayed through
- 2024right knee6 games
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Puka Nacua Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Puka Nacua in Week 4?
Puka Nacua is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Eagles, as the WR90 in PPR total points this season (12.4 a game). The Eagles rank 12th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Nacua.
How many fantasy points is Puka Nacua averaging in 2026?
Puka Nacua is averaging 12.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 12.4 points across 1 game. His last game produced 12.4 points.
Where does Puka Nacua rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Puka Nacua ranks WR90 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Puka Nacua worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Puka Nacua is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 100% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Puka Nacua's fantasy football role?
Puka Nacua is the Rams' starting WR, with Tutu Atwell behind him. He is averaging 9.0 targets a game, on 70% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Puka Nacua's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Puka Nacua's next three games are Week 4 at the Eagles (12th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Bills (7th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Cardinals (4th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Puka Nacua 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Los Angeles RamsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 5
- Yards
- 74
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 9
14.8 Y/R55.6% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 12.4
- Pos rank
- WR90
12.4 Best Week 1 vs SF
Advanced Receiving Stats
Nacua is a short-area target (9.8 yards per target last season), with a 8.5% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 15 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 8.2 | — | 10.6 | 91st |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.82 | — | 1.48 | 93rd |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 3.79 | 99th |
| YAC per reception | 7.6 | — | 5.3 | 85th |
| Catch rate | 55.6% | — | 76.8% | 97th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 8.5% | — | 28.5% | 94th |
| Snap share | 70.0% | — | 68.2% | 55th |
| Air-yards share | 10.5% | — | 30.0% | 83rd |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | — | 14 | 80th |
| Route participation | — | — | 74.9% | 70th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 12.8 | — | 9.8 | 33rd |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (15 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Nacua produces per route and catches what comes his way.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 9.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
12.4
Fantasy PPG
9.0
Targets/g
74
Rec yds/g
Puka Nacua career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 9 | 5 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 12.4 | 12.4 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 166 | 129 | 1,715 | 10 | 105 | 375.0 | 23.4 | WR1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 106 | 79 | 990 | 3 | 46 | 206.6 | 18.8 | WR26 |
| 2023 | 17 | 160 | 105 | 1,486 | 6 | 89 | 298.5 | 17.6 | WR4 |
| Career | 45 | 441 | 318 | 4,265 | 19 | 240 | 892.5 | 19.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
19.8
Career PPG
45 games over 4 seasons
83%
Availability
Share of team games he played
73%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
9.7
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Nacua has averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game over 45 games and 4 seasons, with two top-12 finishes (2023, 2025).
So far in 2026 he is at 12.4 per game, down 11.0 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 9.0 targets a game against 10.4. His quarterback this season has been Matthew Stafford.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Nacua's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,715Rec yards2025
- 10Rec TD2025
- 375.0Fantasy pts2025 · WR1
- 4,265Career rec yds2023–2026
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Puka Nacua Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Puka Nacua have in 2026?
Puka Nacua has 12.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 12.4 per game across 1 game. That total ranks WR90 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Puka Nacua have this season?
Puka Nacua has 74 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 5 catches and 9 targets.
How many receptions does Puka Nacua have this season?
Puka Nacua has 5 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, on 9 targets.
How many targets does Puka Nacua have this season?
Puka Nacua has drawn 9 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 9.0 a game, and caught 56% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Puka Nacua have this season?
Puka Nacua has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Puka Nacua averaging?
Puka Nacua is averaging 74.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 74 yards across 1 game.
How many yards per reception is Puka Nacua averaging?
Puka Nacua is averaging 14.8 yards per reception in 2026, 74 yards on 5 catches.
How many games has Puka Nacua played in 2026?
Puka Nacua has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 2 games to injury.
What were Puka Nacua's stats last season?
In 2025, Puka Nacua caught 129 of 166 targets for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games. That was 375.0 PPR points (23.4 per game), a WR1 finish.
What are Puka Nacua's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 45 games, Puka Nacua has 318 catches for 4,265 yards and 19 touchdowns, for 892.5 PPR fantasy points (19.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Puka Nacua have in his career?
Puka Nacua has 21 touchdowns in his NFL career: 2 rushing and 19 receiving, over 45 games.
How many career receiving yards does Puka Nacua have?
Puka Nacua has 4,265 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 318 catches.
Puka Nacua Game Log 2026
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
12.4
Targets/g
9.0
Rec/g
5.0
Rec yds/g
74.0
Yds/rec
14.8
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SF24th | L 7-27 | 12.4 | 9 | 5 | 74 | 0 | 14.8 | WR27 |
Week 1 · SF · L 7-27 · 12.4 pts
How the 12.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One game in: a WR27 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. San Francisco
5/9, 74 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders
Puka Nacua Game Log 2025
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
23.4
Targets/g
10.4
Rec/g
8.1
Rec yds/g
107.2
Yds/rec
13.3
Across 16 games in 2025, Puka Nacua has averaged 10.4 targets, 8.1 receptions and 23.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Puka Nacua has finished as a top-12 WR in 10 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 15. The best week was Week 16 against SEA (46.5 points); the lowest was Week 6 against BAL (4.8).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOU32nd | W 14-9 | 23.1 | 11 | 10 | 130 | 0 | 13.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 1 · HOU · W 14-9 · 23.1 pts
How the 23.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | TEN12th | W 33-19 | 27.6 | 9 | 8 | 91 | 0 | 11.4 | 1 | 45 | 1 | WR6 |
Week 2 · TEN · W 33-19 · 27.6 pts
How the 27.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PHI24th | L 26-33 | 22.8 | 15 | 11 | 112 | 0 | 10.2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 3 · PHI · L 26-33 · 22.8 pts
How the 22.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | IND6th | W 27-20 | 36.0 | 15 | 13 | 170 | 1 | 13.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR1 |
Week 4 · IND · W 27-20 · 36.0 pts
How the 36.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | SF9th | L 23-26 | 24.5 | 12 | 10 | 85 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 5 · SF · L 23-26 · 24.5 pts
How the 24.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | BAL7th | W 17-3 | 4.8 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR68 |
Week 6 · BAL · W 17-3 · 4.8 pts
How the 4.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | NO22nd | W 34-10 | 22.8 | 8 | 7 | 95 | 1 | 13.6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 9 · NO · W 34-10 · 22.8 pts
How the 22.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | SF9th | W 42-26 | 17.4 | 6 | 5 | 64 | 1 | 12.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR16 |
Week 10 · SF · W 42-26 · 17.4 pts
How the 17.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | SEA26th | W 21-19 | 14.3 | 8 | 7 | 75 | 0 | 10.7 | 2 | 18 | 0 | WR17 |
Week 11 · SEA · W 21-19 · 14.3 pts
How the 14.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | TB15th | W 34-7 | 16.7 | 11 | 7 | 97 | 0 | 13.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR15 |
Week 12 · TB · W 34-7 · 16.7 pts
How the 16.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | CAR27th | L 28-31 | 13.2 | 9 | 6 | 72 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR23 |
Week 13 · CAR · L 28-31 · 13.2 pts
How the 13.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | ARI18th | W 45-17 | 35.7 | 11 | 7 | 167 | 2 | 23.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR2 |
Week 14 · ARI · W 45-17 · 35.7 pts
How the 35.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | DET4th | W 41-34 | 27.9 | 11 | 9 | 181 | 0 | 20.1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | WR2 |
Week 15 · DET · W 41-34 · 27.9 pts
How the 27.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | SEA26th | L 37-38 | 46.5 | 16 | 12 | 225 | 2 | 18.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR1 |
Week 16 · SEA · L 37-38 · 46.5 pts
How the 46.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | ATL11th | L 24-27 | 15.7 | 10 | 5 | 47 | 1 | 9.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR13 |
Week 17 · ATL · L 24-27 · 15.7 pts
How the 15.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | ARI18th | W 37-20 | 26.0 | 11 | 10 | 76 | 1 | 7.6 | 2 | 24 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 18 · ARI · W 37-20 · 26.0 pts
How the 26.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
15 WR1 weeks and one bust. For a wide receiver who finished WR1 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR5 · Wk 2 WR6 · Wk 3 WR5 · Wk 4 WR1 · Wk 5 WR5 · Wk 6 WR68 · Wk 9 WR5 · Wk 10 WR16 · Wk 11 WR17 · Wk 12 WR15 · Wk 13 WR23 · Wk 14 WR2 · Wk 15 WR2 · Wk 16 WR1 · Wk 17 WR13 · Wk 18 WR3
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Arizona
10/11, 76 yds, 1 TD. 2 carries, 24 rush yds.
Just 6.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Atlanta
5/10, 47 yds, 1 TD.
Just 4.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
12/16, 225 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Detroit
9/11, 181 yds. 2 carries, 8 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Arizona
7/11, 167 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Carolina
6/9, 72 yds.
Just 8.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Tampa Bay
7/11, 97 yds.
Just 8.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Seattle
7/8, 75 yds. 2 carries, 18 rush yds. 1 fumble lost.
One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at San Francisco
5/6, 64 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. New Orleans
7/8, 95 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 3 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Baltimore
2/3, 28 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. San Francisco
10/12, 85 yds, 1 TD.
Just 7.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. Indianapolis
13/15, 170 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Philadelphia
11/15, 112 yds. 1 carry, 6 rush yds.
Just 7.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week at Tennessee
8/9, 91 yds. 1 carry, 45 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Houston
10/11, 130 yds. 1 carry, 1 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
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Puka Nacua Game Log FAQ
How did Puka Nacua do in his last game?
Puka Nacua scored 12.4 PPR points in Week 1 against the 49ers, a 27–7 loss, a WR27 finish. He caught 5 of 9 targets for 74 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Puka Nacua score in his last game?
Puka Nacua scored 12.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 1 against the 49ers, a WR27 finish for the week.
How many receiving yards did Puka Nacua have in his last game?
Puka Nacua had 74 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 1 against the 49ers, from 9 targets.
How many touchdowns did Puka Nacua score in his last game?
Puka Nacua did not score a touchdown in Week 1 against the 49ers; his 12.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Puka Nacua have in his last game?
Puka Nacua caught 5 of 9 targets for 74 yards in Week 1 against the 49ers.
How many games has Puka Nacua scored a touchdown in this season?
Puka Nacua has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 1 game this season.
Can I see Puka Nacua's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Nacua's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Puka Nacua Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR1 last season at 23.4 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 1 game he's WR90 at 12.4 PPR points per game, against 23.4 over 16 games last season (WR1). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 6th of 142 in target volume (28.6% target share), 24th of 142 in downfield role (28.9% air-yards share) and 2nd of 142 in efficiency (3.71 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. Matthew Stafford is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Tutu Atwell next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Bills in Week 5 (7th against WRs) and the Cardinals in Week 6 (4th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Nacua sits as the No. 2 receiver in our advanced model after a dominant 2025: 129 catches on 166 targets for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns across 16 games, anchored by a 28.6% target share and a league-leading 3.71 yards per route run. The supporting metrics are absurd, a 0.697 EPA per play and a 70.5% success rate, and his 246 fantasy points led the position. Even his injury-shortened 2024, just 11 games and 990 yards, came with a career-high target rate, proving the volume share never wavers.
The Rams funnel everything through him, and with Matthew Stafford back under center he projects as the clear primary read once again. That floor explains why he carries a top-four consensus value and belongs in the opening tier of any draft. Health is the only real variable; the per-game production is too elite to fade, so treat him as a cornerstone pick.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 9.4
- Drop rate
- 2.4%
- Red-zone targets
- 17
- Route participation
- 74.9%
- YAC per reception
- 5.2
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Bills in Week 5 and the Cardinals in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 PHI, 12thWk 5 BUF, 7thWk 6 ARI, 4thWk 7 LV, 29th
- Heavy target volume28.6% target share, 6th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role28.9% air-yards share, 24th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityTutu Atwell is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Raiders in Week 7 (29th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Puka Nacua Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Puka Nacua's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Puka Nacua projects as an efficient depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (3.71 yards per route run, 2nd of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Puka Nacua's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Puka Nacua is the WR90 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Puka Nacua's projected role going forward?
Puka Nacua is the listed starting WR, with Tutu Atwell next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
What is Puka Nacua's fantasy football upside?
Puka Nacua's upside: his ceiling this season is 12.4 PPR points (Week 1, WR27), his efficiency (3.71 yards per route run, 2nd of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Bills in Week 5 and the Cardinals in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Puka Nacua's fantasy value?
Puka Nacua's risks: Tutu Atwell is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Raiders in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Puka Nacua's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Puka Nacua Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ PHI, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Full | Due Fri |
| Week 3@ DEN, Sep 27 | Hip | — | — | DNP | Doubtful |
| Week 2vs NYG, Sep 21 | Hip | Thu — | Fri — | Sat DNP | Questionable |
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in four seasons. Most of his lost time came from a burst bursa sac injury in 2024; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
70/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Burst bursa sac injury · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 1 | 6 |
| Ankle | 1 | 1 |
| Abdomen | 1 | 0 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 7 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Ribs in 2025, 1 game missed
- 7 games in 4 seasons, 6 of them in 2024
- 4 injuries spread across 4 body parts
Puka Nacua Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Ribs Played through
Injured his ribs in the third quarter against the Saints but could have returned to the game.
- 2025
Ankle Sprain · Left 1 game
Sustained a left ankle sprain in the second quarter against the Ravens and was ruled out for Week 7.
- 2024
Burst Bursa Sac · Right 6 games
Injured his right knee during a joint practice with the Chargers in training camp but was expected to be ready for the regular season. Aggravated a preseason knee injury in Week 1 and was subsequently placed on injured reserve, missing at least four games. Injured his knee in practice ahead of Week 9, the same knee that was previously injured, but was listed as questionable and expected to play.
- 2023
Oblique Played through
Sustained an oblique injury in Week 1 but was able to play through it in Week 2.
If Nacua Misses Time
Next man up: Tutu Atwell
Tutu Atwell is next on the Rams depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Nacua misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Matthew Stafford would lose one of his main options.
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Puka Nacua Injury FAQ
Is Puka Nacua injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Puka Nacua is active with no injury designation. He has missed 2 games this season.
Is Puka Nacua playing this week?
Puka Nacua has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Eagles on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Puka Nacua practice today?
Puka Nacua was a full participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri full.
Has Puka Nacua missed any games this season?
Yes. Puka Nacua has missed 2 games in 2026 and played in 1.
What is Puka Nacua's injury history?
Puka Nacua has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 7 games in all: 6 for a right burst bursa sac injury in 2024 and 1 for a left ankle sprain in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Puka Nacua's most recent injury?
Puka Nacua's most recent logged injury was a ribs injury in Week 9 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Puka Nacua have any recurring injuries?
No. Puka Nacua's four logged injuries were to four different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Puka Nacua's worst injury?
Puka Nacua's longest absence came from a right burst bursa sac injury in 2024, which cost him 6 games of the 7 he has missed in his career.
Latest Puka Nacua News & Updates
Remains limited Thursday (opens in new tab)
Limited at practice Thursday; monitor his status ahead of the game.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 4Oct 4
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially limited Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Limited at Wednesday's practice; worth monitoring ahead of the weekend.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Hopeful for Week 4 return (opens in new tab)
Could rejoin the lineup in Week 4.
Fantasy take: He carries no injury designation for Week 4 so far.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 3Sep 27L 26–30 @ DEN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Remains sidelined at practice (opens in new tab)
Still not practicing, leaving his status worth monitoring ahead of game day.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Week 3 availability in doubt (opens in new tab)
Could miss Week 3; monitor status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Sits out Wednesday practice (opens in new tab)
Did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Status uncertain heading into Week 3 (opens in new tab)
Uncertain to play in Week 3; monitor his status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 21W 28–6 vs NYG
Fantasy impact: Negative. Inactive in Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Will not play in Week 2; monitor his status going forward.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. May be trending toward sitting Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Could sit in Week 2, putting his availability in doubt.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Looking like game-time call (opens in new tab)
Questionable to play; monitor his status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Questionable for Monday (opens in new tab)
Facing uncertain status with questionable tag for Monday's game.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. DNP due to hip injury (opens in new tab)
Sidelined from practice with a hip issue; monitor his status ahead of next game.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Not seen at practice (opens in new tab)
May be dealing with an injury, as his practice absence raises availability concerns.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 10L 7–27 vs SF
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Nacua solid in loss vs. San Francisco
12.4 fantasy points · WR27
Nacua caught 5 of 9 targets for 74 yards in the 27–7 loss vs. San Francisco. That was 33% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Avoids injury report (opens in new tab)
Fully healthy and ready to go, in line for a full workload.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected to play in Australia (opens in new tab)
Set to suit up for the matchup in Australia.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Making progress in recovery (opens in new tab)
Progressing in recovery, trending toward a return.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Working off to side Monday (opens in new tab)
Limited at Monday's practice, bearing monitoring for his availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Back at practice Sunday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Sunday, signaling progress toward availability.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Still not practicing (opens in new tab)
Remains sidelined from practice, casting doubt on his availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Still sidelined at practice (opens in new tab)
Remains out of practice, keeping his status worth monitoring ahead of the game.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not participating in Monday's practice (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Monday's practice; monitor his status.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Rams Teammates News
Updates on Nacua's quarterback and target competition.
- Davante Adams: Reverting back to WR2 vs. Philadelphia (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Matthew Stafford: Vintage effort sans Nacua in win (opens in new tab)Matthew Stafford, QB. 111 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Davante Adams: Stellar output as No. 1 receiver (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Davante Adams: No. 1 WR with Nacua inactive (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Davante Adams: Held in check in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Puka Nacua News FAQ
What is the latest news on Puka Nacua?
The latest Nacua update, from October 1: Remains limited Thursday. Limited at practice Thursday; monitor his status ahead of the game.
How does the latest Puka Nacua news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Puka Nacua sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Nacua: Back at practice Sunday (August 30). Returned to practice Sunday, signaling progress toward availability.
Puka Nacua Bio
Puka Nacua is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, where he wears No. 12. Born May 29, 2001, in Las Vegas, NV, he attended Orem and played college football at Washington and then BYU.
The Los Angeles Rams selected Nacua in round 5, pick 177, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 45 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 318 passes for 4,265 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Los Angeles Rams Current team2023–present
Selected in round 5, pick 177, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 40 of 45 games.
College: Washington, BYU
Transactions
- ActivatedActivated by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
- DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Rams in round 5, pick 177.
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About Puka Nacua: Bio FAQ
How old is Puka Nacua?
Puka Nacua is 25 years old. He was born on May 29, 2001. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Puka Nacua?
Puka Nacua is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 216 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.
How much does Puka Nacua weigh?
Puka Nacua weighs 216 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Rams roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Puka Nacua wear?
Puka Nacua wears number 12 for the Los Angeles Rams. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Puka Nacua play?
Puka Nacua plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, wearing number 12. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Puka Nacua play for?
Puka Nacua plays for the Los Angeles Rams as a wide receiver. He has been with the Rams since 2023.
Where did Puka Nacua go to college?
Puka Nacua played college football at BYU, after attending Orem (UT). The Los Angeles Rams drafted him out of BYU in 2023.
When was Puka Nacua drafted?
The Los Angeles Rams selected Puka Nacua in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 177th overall pick, out of BYU.
What round was Puka Nacua drafted in?
Puka Nacua was a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 177th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
What pick was Puka Nacua in the NFL Draft?
Puka Nacua was the 177th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round.
Where is Puka Nacua from?
Puka Nacua went to high school in Utah, at Orem, before playing college football at BYU.
When is Puka Nacua's birthday?
Puka Nacua's birthday is May 29. He was born on May 29, 2001 and is 25 years old.
How long has Puka Nacua been in the NFL?
2026 is Puka Nacua's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a fifth-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.
What teams has Puka Nacua played for?
Puka Nacua has played for the Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.
What year did Puka Nacua enter the NFL?
Puka Nacua entered the NFL in 2023, when the Los Angeles Rams drafted him in the fifth round. 2026 is his 4th season.