The Los Angeles Rams (5-2) will host the New Orleans Saints (1-7) in Week 9. 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 9?
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 9?
The bye week came at the perfect time for the Rams, as all signs point to their time without Puka Nacua (foot) being held to just the one game.
His red-zone target rate has nearly been halved from last season (17.2% from 34.3%), so I’m not comfortable blindly assuming that there is more TD equity in his volume than what we’ve seen up to this point.
That said, it doesn’t really matter. He’s recorded 10+ catches in four of five healthy games, a remarkable feat without any context added, but with a 13.8% spike in aDOT, it’s borderline ludicrous.
Nacua has as good a shot to be the top scorer at the position for the remainder of the season as anyone and could put your team over the top as you prepare for the fantasy playoffs (road dates with the Panthers and Cardinals in Weeks 13-14).
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 9
Nacua is projected to score 24.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Nacua to have 9 receptions for 119 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 9 Weather Impact: Saints at Rams
Since the Rams play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
