Commanders hopeful Jayden Daniels can make quick return

Rams coach Sean McVay said he's not sure whether Puka Nacua will play in Week 3, but the team is not worried that the wide receiver's injury will be "any sort of long-term threat."

Nacua did not play Monday night with what was listed as a hip injury on the injury report, but McVay later clarified that Nacua was dealing with "a little bit of soreness" in his groin.

Related Players: Davante Adams, Xavier Smith, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, Terrance Ferguson, Colby Parkinson

A fifth consecutive absence Friday would place Nacua in serious danger of missing another game. Adams would remain Matthew Stafford’s clear top target if Nacua sits, while Ferguson could benefit after returning to full participation Thursday. Parkinson missed practice with a knee injury, leaving the Rams’ secondary receiving options unsettled.

Two official changes on the Giants injury report Thursday:

-- LT Andrew Thomas did not practice

-- WR Malik Nabers was a full participant. He was limited on Wednesday.

Related Players: Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney, Odell Beckham Jr., Isaiah Likely

The full practice removes most of the concern surrounding Nabers’ shoulder. Jameis Winston taking over for Jaxson Dart and left tackle Andrew Thomas missing Thursday’s practice lower the overall offensive ceiling, but Nabers remains a fantasy starter as New York’s unquestioned top target.

Mike McCarthy on DK Metcalf and where he's at:

"I think just the biggest thing, number one, just know he has our support. We're going to throw the ball to DK. I can promise you that. But just continue to work. He's a true professional."

Related Players: Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington

McCarthy’s comments do not guarantee an immediate breakout, but Pittsburgh clearly has no intention of reducing Metcalf’s role after two inefficient games. His current low-end WR2 ranking appropriately balances the expected volume with an offense that has struggled to create explosive plays. Fantasy managers should continue starting him as a lower-end WR2/WR3, with hopes that a blow-up game could turn things around. Metcalf has shown he is able to turn one positive play into some big fantasy output.