The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on Puka Nacua

PodcastThe Show: Navigating Injuries, Early-Season Player Comps, and MoreSeptember 26, 2026

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Puka was ruled out

Mentioned at 24:18 – 24:30

STACKED’s take

Negative signalInjury

Puka Nacua ruled out; avoid starting this week.

Ruled out this week; JJ Zachariason flags him as a player to avoid if you have him on your roster this week.

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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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