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Silver And Black Pride fantasy football takes on Puka Nacua
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PositiveMatchupOct 27, 2026
Nacua was wide open for an easy catch and run in the red zone when the Rams ran a play-action fake out of 13 personnel; the source explains that Tommy Eichenberg stepped down to play the run and couldn't get to the flat in time to disrupt the pass, while Darien Porter was pulled out of the play by a tight end corner route, leaving Nacua with no coverage.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Rams TE, listed as a game-time decision, scored a red zone touchdown and dominated the Raiders defense; the source notes Nacua 'did whatever he felt like as he ran around virtually uncovered and through anyone who dreamed of attempting to tackle him,' highlighting his effectiveness in the Rams' 13-personnel scheme where the Raiders' undersized cornerbacks could not make an impact.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Despite being questionable to play in Week 7 due to a calf injury, Nacua showcased exceptional physicality and production, pacing the Rams aerial attack with eight receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown while running through tackle attempts with both power and will.PositiveInjuryOct 25, 2026
Rams star WR Puka Nacua is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders despite being questionable with a calf injury sustained Thursday; he did not practice Friday but worked out prior to Sunday's game to determine his availability.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Star wide receiver questionable for Sunday with a calf injury sustained Thursday; did not practice Friday. Will work out prior to Sunday's game to determine if he can play.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Nacua missed two games due to injury; with Davante Adams now out for 6-10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring, Nacua becomes the Rams' primary pass-catcher.NegativeMatchupOct 23, 2026
Nacua is identified as a game wrecker who the Raiders' secondary must contain; the Raiders' secondary has had issues in recent weeks and cannot allow Nacua to take over the game in Week 7.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Nacua left practice early with a calf injury as the Rams deal with mounting injuries heading into their matchup with the Raiders.PositiveUsageOct 22, 2026
Nacua leads the Rams in targets (52) and receptions (37) despite missing two games, ranking second in yards (417) and touchdowns (one). With Davante Adams now on injured reserve, Nacua's workload should increase even more. He ranks fifth among wideouts with 2.78 yards per route run this season, though that's down from his 2025 figure of 3.71. The source notes he's a tough cover commanding attention from opposing defenses' top cornerbacks.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Nacua's return to the Rams lineup has reduced Davante Adams' role and target share, with Adams dropping to the team's fourth-leading receiver; Nacua's presence signals a shift in the Rams' receiving hierarchy and usage patterns.