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Puka Nacua Expected Back for Rams vs. Eagles in Week 4

The Rams wide receiver is set to return from a hip and groin injury, while Aaron Donald is ruled out.

By Cole Hartwell
Puka Nacua
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Puka Nacua is expected to return to the field for the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to multiple reports. The star wide receiver has missed two games due to a hip and groin injury. Head coach Sean McVay said Nacua will play on Sunday, per the LA Times.

What happened

Nacua suffered a hip and groin injury that kept him out of the Rams’ previous two games. He was able to practice this week and is now expected to suit up against the Eagles. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Rams do not intend to limit Nacua’s workload in the game.

While Nacua returns, the Rams will be without defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Donald has been ruled out due to a sore back, according to the Associated Press. He did not practice all week and was officially ruled out by McVay on Friday.

Context

Nacua is a key part of the Rams’ offense. In Week 1, before his injury, he caught 5 passes for 74 yards on 9 targets, playing 70% of snaps. His return gives quarterback Matthew Stafford a top receiving threat against an Eagles defense that will also be without wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who is out with an injury.

The Rams enter the game with a 1-2 record after a 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. Getting Nacua back could provide a needed boost to their offense.

What’s next

The Rams will face the Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Nacua is expected to play without any workload restrictions, according to Schefter. His status should continue to be monitored, but all signs point to him being active for the game.

Sources: Rams do not intend to limit Puka Nacua’s workload today vs. the Eagles.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Managers should start Nacua with confidence in Week 4, as the Rams reportedly intend to give him a full workload. He faces an Eagles defense missing DeVonta Smith, which could lead to more offensive opportunities for Los Angeles. Nacua’s return also boosts Matthew Stafford’s value, while it may reduce targets for other Rams receivers like Cooper Kupp and Tutu Atwell. If Nacua was dropped in shallower leagues due to his two-game absence, he should be a priority add. Those who held him can insert him back into lineups as a WR2 with upside.

Quick answers

Is Puka Nacua playing in Week 4?

Yes, Puka Nacua is expected to play for the Rams against the Eagles, according to multiple reports.

What is Aaron Donald's injury?

Aaron Donald is dealing with a sore back and has been ruled out for Week 4.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Sources: Rams do not intend to limit Puka Nacua’s workload today vs. the Eagles. (X (@AdamSchefter))
  3. Puka Nacua expected back Sunday for Rams, Aaron Donald out (Yahoo Sports)

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