Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that wide receiver Puka Nacua will miss at least four weeks after placing him on short term IR. Nacua was dealing with a knee injury in training camp before the season started. Nacua appeared to have reaggravated the injury in the first half of the game against the Lions. He tried to return, but ultimately left the game on the dreaded injury cart. The injury is reported to be a PCL sprain and he could potentially miss more than 4 games. They are treating the injury with rest and rehab instead of surgery. Injuries were a big reason Nacua was drafted in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He has an extensive history of injuries. His rookie season was the first complete season in which he played every game. He ended up setting NFL rookie receiving records in catches and receiving yards.

This is a big blow for all fantasy owners of Nacua. A PCL injury will likely impact Nacua for the entire season. Nacua was regularly being drafted at the 1-2 round turn. Which makes for a big miss with one of the first picks of fantasy drafts. Leaving owners to scramble to replace him. Demarcus Robinson and/or Tyler Johnson appear to be the next choice at receiver for the Rams. Although there may be better options on your wavier wire to replace the lost of Nacua.