The Los Angeles Rams will visit the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Puka Nacua.
Is Nacua Playing in Week 10?
Nacua is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Rams’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Nacua in Week 10?
There was a pre-bye injury, there was an in-game injury, and there was a jaw-dropping play.
Fantasy managers got the full Puka Nacua experience last week in the blowout of the Saints, as he hit 85+ receiving yards for the sixth time in seven games this season.
The touchdown, his third straight healthy game with a score, was a work of art and a reminder that a perfect throw can beat near-perfect coverage. With Matthew Stafford locked in, it feels close to impossible to stop Nacua for a full 60 minutes, something that certainly proved true in the first meeting of these two teams (10-85-1).
This week, there’s a very definitive Tier 1 at the wide receiver position: Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. I imagine that both get plenty of ownership in the DFS streets this week, and your ability to pick nits could be the difference between a big score and nothing.
The injury risk, along with the 49ers largely keeping Nacua around 10 yards per catch during his career, has me ranking JSN as my WR1 this week, but both are obviously gamebreakers at the highest level.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Nacua’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 10
Nacua is projected to score 22.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Nacua to have 8 receptions for 108 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Nacua could also add 6 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 10 Weather Impact: Rams at 49ers
The forecast for kickoff is 77 degrees Fahrenheit with 2 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
