The Los Angeles Rams are placing star wide receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve, head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday.
Nacua re-aggravated a knee injury in Sunday’s season opener against the Detroit Lions, and will now miss at least the next four games.
The Rams’ next four games are against the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, and Green Bay Packers. The Rams then have a Week 6 bye, meaning the earliest Nacua could return is Week 7 (Oct. 20) against the Las Vegas Raiders.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 8: Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after a catch in the first half during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 8, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Nacua is going on injured reserve.
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Fantasy Football Impact of Puka Nacua Injury
With Nacua’s injury, Cooper Kupp continues to emerge as a top wide receiver option in fantasy football. Kupp reeled in a tied-for-career-high 14 catches for 110 yards and one touchdown on Sunday night, and has an unbelievable 21 targets.
As for the Rams’ No. 2 wide receiver, both Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson will continue competing for those targets.
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