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Puka Nacua is doubtful for the Rams' game vs. the Broncos and missed last week's game against the New York Giants; the Rams are not considering injured reserve as an option, suggesting a short-term injury rather than season-ending.

Puka Nacua is listed as doubtful for Week 3 against the Broncos with uncertain availability; fantasy managers need to monitor his practice status and prepare for potential absence from the Rams offense.

Puka Nacua is set to miss his second consecutive game in Week 3, which elevates Davante Adams to the featured piece in the Rams' pass catcher corps.

Nacua is sidelined by a hip/groin injury and is not making great progress in his recovery according to Sean McVay. His absence has increased the involvement of other Rams playmakers, particularly Terrance Ferguson.

In Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, Puka Nacua was targeted nine times and caught five passes for 74 yards in the Rams' 27-7 loss, establishing his role as a primary target in the Rams offense before his injury.

Puka Nacua is expected to miss Week 3 after missing Week 2; Ian Rapoport reported the "most likely option" is that Nacua will miss Sunday's game in Denver and Rapoport would "be surprised" if the wideout suits up. Sean McVay admitted Nacua is "not making great progress," though the Rams don't believe it's a long-term issue and that it just needs time to heal.

Expected to miss Week 3 after missing Week 2; Ian Rapoport reported the "most likely option" is that Nacua will miss Sunday's game in Denver and that he would "be surprised" if the wideout suits up. Sean McVay admitted Nacua is "not making great progress," though the Rams don't believe it's a long-term issue and that it just needs time to heal. In Week 1 against San Francisco, Nacua was targeted nine times and caught five passes for 74 yards in a 27-7 loss.

Did not practice on Thursday heading into Week 3; Sean McVay's latest statement is not promising for his return, creating uncertainty around his fantasy availability.

Puka Nacua was a late scratch in Week 2 against the Giants and is reported as likely missing the Week 3 matchup against Denver, creating opportunity for Terrance Ferguson as the second receiving option behind Davante Adams.

Nacua was a late scratch in Monday night's game against the Giants and is likely missing the Week 3 showdown against Denver, which means Terrance Ferguson should see a heavy dose in the explosive Los Angeles offense.

Puka Nacua's availability is uncertain for the Rams-Broncos matchup. If Nacua is out, the Rams should spread the ball out more to reduce pressure on Davante Adams. Evan Craig expects Nacua to be unavailable and factors this into his projection that Stafford will throw for under 200 yards, as Denver's secondary will prevent Adams from dominating without Nacua in the lineup.

Nacua's availability for Sunday's primetime matchup against Denver is uncertain and it seems unlikely he will be able to play. Last season, he was Stafford's primary target, reeling in 129 of 166 targets for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Stafford's primary target in 2025 with elite receiving production: 129 receptions on 166 targets for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns; however, availability for Sunday's primetime matchup is uncertain and seems unlikely he will be able to play, removing Stafford's top receiving option.