Team news: Los Angeles Rams

The Rams placed Puka Nacua on injured reserve Thursday. They also signed Brennan Presley from the practice squad to the active roster and added Tyler Scott to the practice squad.

Related Players: Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, CJ Daniels, Xavier Smith, Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Max Klare, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Davante Adams

Nacua’s earliest eligible return is now Week 15 against Dallas. Keep him stashed where possible, but managers needing immediate wins must plan without him through the remainder of the fantasy regular season. Tutu Atwell and Konata Mumpfield offer deeper-league FLEX appeal.

Sean McVay said a return after the Rams’ Week 12 game against Green Bay is a realistic timeline for Davante Adams (hamstring). McVay also said Puka Nacua will remain off injured reserve for roster reasons, although he still faces an extended absence with knee and toe injuries.

Related Players: Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, CJ Daniels, Xavier Smith, Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum

Keep Adams stashed, with Week 13 a potential return point rather than a guarantee. Konata Mumpfield and Tutu Atwell remain deeper-league FLEX options while the starting receivers are sidelined. CJ Daniels and Xavier Smith are speculative bench additions.

ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports the Rams remain optimistic Puka Nacua can return around Week 14 or Week 15 from his knee and toe injuries. Nacua has not yet been placed on injured reserve. A move to IR this week would make Week 15 his earliest possible return because the Rams have a Week 11 bye.

Related Players: Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, CJ Daniels, Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum

Keep Nacua stashed wherever possible; a return for the fantasy playoffs would carry substantial WR1 upside. Konata Mumpfield and Tutu Atwell become deeper-league FLEX options, but neither offers Nacua’s floor. Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson are TE2 streaming options, while Matthew Stafford is better suited to SuperFlex lineups. Kyren Williams remains an RB1, and Blake Corum is a viable FLEX as Los Angeles navigates its depleted passing game.

Rams WR Puka Nacua is likely going to IR with a PCL/MCL sprain and turf toe, per Sean McVay.

Related players: Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum

The Rams are down another receiver and look to have to roll with Mumpfield, Atwell and Whittington as a possible top-three. It's may be the TEs get more involved as well. It's also possible Williams gets a lot more of a passing workload with Corum continuing to see more work as a runner. It all means a likely downgrade for QB Matthew Stafford as the Rams try to keep it together, get healthy, and make a late playoff push.

Sean McVay said Terrance Ferguson pulled his hamstring during practice on Friday and will likely be out for "another couple [of] weeks."

Related players: Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee

The post went on to quote McVay, who said: "You can't make it up, can you?" McVay went on to say Ferguson was going to be a "big part" of the gameplan against the Commanders. He may have been going forward, too, with WR Puka Nacua now dealing with a knee injury. The Rams have a bye in Week 11 so it's possible Ferguson can return in Week 12. QB Matt Stafford will be looking for people to throw in Week 10, especially if Puka is out, so Parkinson and Higbee could be viable options at TE if you're looking for help. This will be worth watching heading into the weekend.

Rams WR Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury during the Rams' final offensive snap of their 20-13 win over the Commanders.

Rams fans and Nacua fantasy owners now hold their breath until Monday. Schefter reports the Rams do not believe Nacua tore his ACL but he will undergo an MRI Monday to determine the extent of the injury. Nacua had another incredible day, catching 14 passes on 19 targets for 150 yards and a touchdown. No other Rams receiver had more than 20 yards receiving.

Terrance Ferguson was expected to return this weekend, but he suffered a hamstring injury in practice today and is now ruled out.

Related Players: Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Max Klare, Puka Nacua, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Matthew Stafford

Tyler Higbee becomes a more appealing streaming option with low-end TE1 upside. Colby Parkinson is also questionable with a rib injury, leaving Davis Allen with a path to additional routes if Parkinson sits. Allen remains a touchdown-dependent option for deeper leagues, while Puka Nacua should continue commanding the passing game.

Rams will open window to return for TE Terrance Ferguson, who will practice today, McVay said.

Related Players: Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, Max Klare, Puka Nacua, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Matthew Stafford

Ferguson is worth stashing for managers searching for help at tight end, particularly in deeper leagues and formats that reward the position. A meaningful receiving role could eventually push him into the TE1 streaming conversation, but opening his window does not establish his Week 9 availability or workload. Keep another starter available.

Sean McVay said Puka Nacua will not practice Friday and will be questionable against Las Vegas because of his calf injury. The Rams will evaluate him in a pregame workout before deciding whether he can play.

Related Players: Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell, CJ Daniels, Alex Bachman, Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams

Nacua remains a strong start if cleared for his usual workload, but an active designation alone would not eliminate concerns about reduced explosiveness or limited snaps. If he sits, Mumpfield becomes a WR3/FLEX with WR2 upside, Whittington enters deeper-league consideration, and Higbee becomes a stronger TE1 streamer. Stafford would be a riskier start without either starting WR.

Puka Nacua’s calf injury is believed to be minor, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday. His availability for Sunday against Las Vegas remains uncertain after he left Thursday’s practice early.

Related Players: Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell, CJ Daniels, Alex Bachman, Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams

This is encouraging for Nacua’s outlook, but managers should keep a replacement available for Sunday’s late window. He remains a WR1 if cleared for his usual workload. If he sits, Mumpfield would jump into WR3/FLEX consideration with WR2 upside, while Whittington would become a deeper-league option. Higbee would gain streaming appeal, and Stafford would become a riskier start with both starting WRs sidelined.