FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Puka Nacua

PodcastNFL Week 5 Bold Predictions + What Lane Johnson’s Retirement Means for the Eagl...October 9, 2026

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Rams seem like their offense is whole again with Puka Nakua returning last week and immediately doing Puka Nakua things and going over a hundred receiving yards

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Positive signalUsage

Puka Nacua returned to the Rams' lineup with immediate, high-level production.

Puka Nacua returned to the Rams' offense and immediately resumed high-level production, recording over 100 receiving yards and a rushing touchdown while contributing as a blocker.

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Puka NacuaPositiveUsage

Nacua caught 11-yard TD in Rams' 35-21 win; contributed on blocking plays despite calf injury.

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Puka NacuaNegativeInjury

Nacua's injuries eliminate deep-field role; regression from MVP-season production.

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Puka NacuaNeutralRole

Nacua, 25, values health information to better manage long-term football risks.

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Puka NacuaNeutralInjury

Nacua played through calf injury detected mid-week; managing with daily treatment and insole adjustments.

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Puka NacuaPositiveInjury

Nacua grateful for CTE research and optimistic about NFL safety improvements like Guardian Caps.

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Puka NacuaNegativeProjection

Nacua's WR1 usage and Adams departure create red-zone upside despite health concerns.

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