FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Puka Nacua

PodcastThe Fantasy Football Draft Questions Everyone Is Asking Before Week 1 (Ep. 2169)September 4, 2026

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I got Puka, maybe a little dangerous. I got him at five, but he fell down there. And if he doesn't play the week one, somehow he were out week one, that would be a big problem

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Puka Nacua was taken at pick five, but his Week 1 status is a slight concern.

Puka Nacua was selected at the fifth overall pick in an elimination draft, though there is some concern regarding his health status heading into Week 1.

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Nacua holds steady at 55.4 trade value in Week 2.

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Nacua suffered mid-game injury in Week 5 loss to 49ers

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Nacua remains core Rams asset despite Week 1 loss and Garrett injury.

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Nacua remains key Rams offensive weapon despite Week 1 setback.

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Nacua isolated without complementary offensive weapon for Rams.

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