Puka Nacua
23-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
28
YDS
373
TD
1
AVG
13.3
TAR
40
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Nacua came into the NFL as a fifth-round pick and had nearly as many receiving yards (1,486) in his rookie season as in all four years of his college career combined (1,749). It helped that he played all 17 games, after averaging eight between his time at Washington and BYU. It also helped to have QB Matthew Stafford and HC Sean McVay on his side, and WR Cooper Kupp's hamstring injury in September contributed to Nacua drawing 52 targets over his first four games. After that, Nacua averaged 5.2 catches for 78.7 yards on 8.6 targets in the 12 games both he and Kupp played, continuing to flirt with fantasy WR1 status. Kupp averaged 4.9 catches for 61.4 yards on 7.9 targets in those same 12 games, and it was Nacua who exploded for 9-181-1 in a wild-card loss to the Lions, setting a single-game rookie receiving record for the playoffs (after breaking the season-long record a week earlier). Nacua did most of his damage on short and intermediate passes, but he was efficient with his deep chances as well, catching 10 of 17 targets 20-plus yards downfield. He looked a step quicker than his 4.57 40 time suggests, though it was his strength, toughness and agility that really stood out while he recorded the fourth most yards after catch (689, 6.4 average) among WRs. Kupp has already shown that a receiver can post huge numbers under McVay/Stafford without top-notch athletic traits, and Nacua appears to be the new No. 1 in an efficient offense that's heavily concentrated among its star players. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Season high in receiving yardage
Nacua secured seven of nine targets for 123 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 28-22 victory against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
The second-year wideout opened his monster performance with a 37-yard catch in the first quarter. Nacua made a diving grab for a 12-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and while he appeared to be a little shaken up, he returned and continued to be a target hog, eventually eclipsing his season-high 106 receiving yards from Week 8 against the Vikings. The Cooper Kupp/Nacua duo put up a combined 13-229-3 receiving line Sunday but will be tested against a stout Eagles defense in Week 12.
The second-year wideout opened his monster performance with a 37-yard catch in the first quarter. Nacua made a diving grab for a 12-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and while he appeared to be a little shaken up, he returned and continued to be a target hog, eventually eclipsing his season-high 106 receiving yards from Week 8 against the Vikings. The Cooper Kupp/Nacua duo put up a combined 13-229-3 receiving line Sunday but will be tested against a stout Eagles defense in Week 12.
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Air Yards Per Game
85.0Air Yards Per Snap
2.39% Team Air Yards
16.4%% Team Targets
11.7%Avg Depth of Target
10.6 YdsCatch Rate
70.0%Drop Rate
2.5%Avg Yds After Catch
6.0% Targeted On Route
33.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Nov 24th at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
63.3
Cornerbacks
68.7
Safeties
52.6
Linebackers
66.4
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Measurables Review
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How do Puka Nacua's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 2"Weight
212 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.56 secShuttle Time
4.36 secCone Drill
7.32 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.62 inArm Length
32.00 in
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
The fifth-rounder out of BYU didn't post earth-shattering numbers in college, but his versatility as both a receiver and a rushing option (25-209-5 rushing line as a senior) along with good height and size makes Nacua a flexible option for new offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. Nacua has worked his way into the competition for the No. 3 wide receiver role, and should find a few targets behind Cooper Kupp and Van Jefferson in a weak Rams offense.
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Leads team with 14 targets
Nacua finished with nine receptions (on 14 targets) for 98 yards in Sunday's 23-15 loss to Miami.
ANALYSIS
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Ejected for throwing punch
Nacua (knee) was ejected in the first half of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
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Suiting up in Week 9
Nacua (knee) is listed as active Sunday at Seattle, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
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Should play Week 9
Nacua (knee) is listed as questionable but is expected to be available for Sunday's game at Seattle, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
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Listed as questionable
Nacua (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Seattle, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
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Ejected from Week 9 win
Nacua was ejected in the first half of Sunday's 26-20 win over the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nacua got tangled up with a Seattle defender and threw a punch after a pass intended for Nacua was intercepted late in the first half. The Rams managed to win without the star wide receiver, as Demarcus Robinson stepped up with two touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. Nacua had been questionable to suit up for the game due to a knee injury, but barring the unlikely scenario of a suspension stemming from Sunday's ejection, he should be available to face the Dolphins in Week 10.
Nacua got tangled up with a Seattle defender and threw a punch after a pass intended for Nacua was intercepted late in the first half. The Rams managed to win without the star wide receiver, as Demarcus Robinson stepped up with two touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. Nacua had been questionable to suit up for the game due to a knee injury, but barring the unlikely scenario of a suspension stemming from Sunday's ejection, he should be available to face the Dolphins in Week 10.