The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on Puka Nacua

PodcastThe Show: Navigating Injuries, Early-Season Player Comps, and MoreSeptember 26, 2026

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Puka was ruled out

Mentioned at 24:18 – 24:30

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Puka Nacua ruled out; avoid starting this week.

Ruled out this week; JJ Zachariason flags him as a player to avoid if you have him on your roster this week.

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Puka NacuaNegativeProjection

Nacua's 97% route share and 51% target rate in motion make him WR1 overall with Adams out.

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Puka NacuaPositiveProjection

Leads WRs in contested catch rate (90%) and yards after contact

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Puka NacuaPositiveUsage

WR Yards per route run leaders through Week 7, per @FantasyPtsData: 1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (4.05) 2. Zay Flowers (3.82) 3. Mike Evans (3.65) 4. Drake...

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Puka NacuaPositiveProjection

S-tier rest-of-season ranking; elite performer

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Puka NacuaPositiveUsage

Nacua leads Rams receivers with 485 yards and 45 receptions.

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Puka NacuaPositiveUsage

Nacua leads Rams with 485 receiving yards and 45 receptions

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