Puka Nacua Fantasy Football Rankings & Outlook

PFM Fantasy Outlook

Puka Nacua was the clear focus of the Rams' passing game in their 24-9 win over the Chargers. He caught 11 of 12 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown, including a designed screen that helped finish a second-half drive. The Rams only distributed 25 targets overall, so Nacua received almost half of the available work. With Davante Adams sidelined, no other Los Angeles receiver or tight end drew more than four targets. That separation matters even in an offense that has become more comfortable running the ball.

Nacua has 56 receptions for 565 yards and three receiving touchdowns through six games, along with one rushing score. He can deliver a strong half-PPR result without needing 150 yards because his reception total remains so large. PFM ranks him WR2 for Week 9 at Washington and WR4 rest of season. The Commanders matchup creates another opportunity for volume, but his role is already clear. The main variable is whether Adams returns and how much of the passing game the Rams need to use.