Puka Nacua
Los Angeles Rams Overview
QB Health / Depth
Los Angeles Rams QB Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Matthew Stafford has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB2 Stetson Bennett has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB3 Ty Simpson has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data. QB4 Matthew Caldwell is listed IR with Undisclosed.
WR Health / Depth
Los Angeles Rams WR Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 Puka Nacua is listed Status Pending with Calf • Practice: Did Not Participate In Practice • PRIOR WEEK STATUS FROM WEEK 7 • Previous status: QUESTIONABLE • Current Week 8 designation is pending • Historical context only; this carried row does not hard-exclude the player. WR2 Konata Mumpfield has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR3 Jordan Whittington has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR4 Tutu Atwell has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Offensive Line Strength
Los Angeles Rams is rated Strong. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. A Strong grade indicates the line is providing a favorable foundation for both the passing game and rushing workload.
RB Health / Depth
Los Angeles Rams RB Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 Kyren Williams has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB2 Blake Corum has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB3 Dean Connors has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data. RB4 Ronnie Rivers is listed IR with Calf.
TE Health / Depth
Los Angeles Rams TE Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Tyler Higbee has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE2 Colby Parkinson is listed Questionable with Rib • Ribs. TE3 Davis Allen has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 Max Klare has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data.
Defensive Line Strength
Los Angeles Rams is rated Weak. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Weak grade indicates the current front is not consistently controlling the line of scrimmage or generating enough disruption.
Public team-context grades summarize the player's weekly environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, raw inputs or model calculations.
Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
Puka Nacua ranks #3 of 84 wide receivers for Week 8. Expected involvement and scoring opportunity are among the strongest at the position. Recent production is also supporting the outlook. The matchup is a concern, but the role and broader scoring environment are strong enough to keep the projection near the top.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- The team enters a strong expected scoring environment for the week.
- His expected involvement and scoring opportunities stand out favorably against other players at the position this week.
- Recent production is supporting the current weekly outlook.
- He gets the benefit of playing at home this week.
What Could Go Wrong
- The opponent presents one of the tougher relative matchups in this week’s player pool.
- Availability should be monitored because the current injury status is status pending.
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2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Los Angeles Rams
Position: WR
Depth: #1
Roster Status: Active
Injury: QUESTIONABLE
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
HOME vs Los Angeles Chargers
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
The matchup grades tough because the current injury designation, while target volume, a strong quarterback environment and strong opportunity helps preserve the floor. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production. A strong quarterback environment supports both efficiency and touchdown opportunity.
Key Drivers: Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment • Opportunity
AWAY @ Washington Commanders
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
The matchup remains favorable because a favorable pass-defense matchup, target volume and a strong quarterback environment currently outweighs the current injury designation. Washington Commanders grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment
AWAY @ Arizona Cardinals
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
The matchup remains favorable because a favorable pass-defense matchup, target volume and a strong quarterback environment currently outweighs the current injury designation. Arizona Cardinals grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | WR #322.9 pts projected | Pending | — | HOME vs LAC |
| 2026 Week 7 | WR #522.0 pts projected | 17.8 ptsActual WR #12 | -4.2 pts | AWAY @ LV |
| 2026 Week 6 | WR #124.4 pts projected | 11.0 ptsActual WR #23 | -13.4 pts | HOME vs ARI |
| 2026 Week 5 | WR #523.2 pts projected | 29.2 ptsActual WR #2 | +6.0 pts | HOME vs BUF |
| 2026 Week 4 | WR #523.0 pts projected | 23.2 ptsActual WR #5 | +0.2 pts | AWAY @ PHI |
| 2026 Week 2 | WR #1018.8 pts projected | 0.0 ptsActual WR #29 | -18.8 pts | HOME vs NYG |
| 2026 Week 1 | WR #124.5 pts projected | 9.9 ptsActual WR #13 | -14.6 pts | HOME vs SF |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.