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ArticleClose Calls: Week 4's Toughest Lineup DecisionsOctober 2, 2026

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Somewhere out there, there are managers who drafted Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua in Round 1.

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Negative signalBust

Nacua's Round 1 draft status has not materialized amid season-long injuries and slow start.

Nacua was drafted in Round 1 by some fantasy managers but has underperformed significantly, contributing to managers being 0-3 due to injuries and slow starts across the fantasy landscape.

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Puka NacuaNegativeInjury

Nacua managing calf injury entering Week 8; ongoing durability concerns for slot receiver.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Puka NacuaNegativeInjury

Nacua managing calf injury from practice; status uncertain for Week 8.

Turf Show Times

Puka NacuaPositiveProjection

S-tier Week 8 flex ranking; elite start

Flock Fantasy

Puka NacuaPositiveMatchup

WR3 vs. Chargers; banged up but faces depleted secondary

Mattek Fantasy Football

Puka NacuaPositiveMatchup

Nacua is the Rams' top receiving threat with Adams sidelined by injury.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Puka NacuaPositiveRole

Nacua remains elite threat despite Adams' IR status for Rams.

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