Puka Nacua

Puka Nacua

23-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Los Angeles Rams
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
$Signed a four-year, $4.08 million contract with the Rams in June of 2023.
Ejected for throwing punch
WRLos Angeles Rams
November 3, 2024
Nacua (knee) was ejected in the first half of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
After a pass intended for Nacua was intercepted, another Seattle defender came over to block Nacua as the Seahawks tried to set up a return. Nacua took exception as he had already touched the intercepting player down by contact, and the star receiver appeared to throw a punch at the player blocking him, resulting in the ejection. Prior to being ejected, Nacua had just one catch on four targets for 11 yards. A silver lining for Nacua is that he was able to play after aggravating a knee injury in practice Thursday, so he should be available in Week 10 against the Dolphins on MNF.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Puka Nacua's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
59.5
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.40
 
% Team Air Yards
7.4%
 
% Team Targets
5.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
9.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
64.7%
 
Drop Rate
5.9%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.6
 
% Targeted On Route
47.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
4.22
 
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Snap Counts
Snap %
Los Angeles RamsRams 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

44088%
15081%
24148%
7239%
24048%
9853%
20140%
10054%
18437%
95%
8517%
6133%
204%
105%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Dolphins
Monday, Nov 11th at 8:15PM
Overall QB Rating Against
87.3
 
Cornerbacks
75.1
 
Safeties
100.3
 
Linebackers
100.0
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Puka Nacua's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
212 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.56 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.36 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.32 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Bench Press
15 reps
 
Hand Length
9.62 in
 
Arm 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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Suiting up in Week 9
WRLos Angeles Rams
November 3, 2024
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
WRLos Angeles Rams
Knee
November 2, 2024
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
WRLos Angeles Rams
Knee
November 1, 2024
Nacua (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Seattle, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
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Won't practice Friday but may play
WRLos Angeles Rams
Knee
November 1, 2024
Rams coach Sean McVay said Friday that he "wouldn't bet against" Nacua (knee) playing Sunday at Seattle, even though the wideout will miss Friday's practice and be listed as questionable for the game, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
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Injury not viewed as serious
WRLos Angeles Rams
Knee
October 31, 2024
The knee injury that Nacua suffered at Thursday's practice isn't considered a major one but his status for Sunday's game against the Seahawks remains undetermined, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Ejected from Week 9 win
WRLos Angeles Rams
November 3, 2024
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.
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