Rams Hope Nacua Can Return Late in Season

Los Angeles moved Puka Nacua to injured reserve and is hoping the wide receiver can return in Week 14 or 15. Nacua, Davante Adams and Terrance Ferguson are all sidelined as Los Angeles prepares to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10 on Sunday.

Nacua had delivered consistent top-level fantasy production when healthy, but his managers face the possibility that he may not be fully fit before the regular season ends. The advice is to use an injured-reserve spot if available, or hold him in case he can play during the fantasy playoffs. A further negative update could make him a candidate to drop.

Matthew Stafford’s fantasy outlook is also poor with the Rams’ receiving options depleted. He is averaging 16.9 fantasy points per game, ranking 16th among quarterbacks, down from 21.1 points and second place last season.

Tyler Higbee may be the best short-term option among the remaining pass-catchers. He has played at least 80% of snaps in three of the past four weeks, and Arizona has allowed tight ends the seventh-highest number of schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game. Tutu Atwell and rookie CJ Daniels are deeper options, but neither is considered a recommended start against the Cardinals. The Rams could also lean more on running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum.