The Los Angeles Rams will travel to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 13. 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 Puka Nacua Playing in Week 13?
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 13?
The consistency for Nacua is nothing short of uncanny:
- 2024: 277 routes, 79 catches, 21,7% deep target rate
- 2025: 277 routes, 80 catches, 21.4% deep target rate
You could waste your time complaining about the touchdowns that are funneled to Davante Adams every week, but what good does being negative do?
Nacua has caught 7+ passes in eight of 10 games this year and in 12 of 14 if you look back to last regular season. A defense that is stronger on the ground than through the air and is operating on a short work week doesn’t profile as the type to slow the Nacua train.
The touchdown equity isn’t what you’d expect for the WR1 in the offense with the league’s leader in TD passes, but that’s not even close to stopping me from ranking him as a top-5 play at the position for this weekend.
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 13
Nacua is projected to score 19.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Nacua to have seven receptions for 97 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Nacua could also add five rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Rams at Panthers
The forecast for kickoff is 47 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.