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WR Puka Nacua LAR (3 Viewers)
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ZADO
Footballguy
Puka Nacua (shoulder) was upgraded to “full” for Thursday’s practice.
This, after coach Sean McVay said Nacua was full on Wednesday even though he was listed as “limited.” Although Nacua is more of a WR2 than WR1 for Sunday’s brutal Ravens matchup, he is in zero danger of sitting.
This, after coach Sean McVay said Nacua was full on Wednesday even though he was listed as “limited.” Although Nacua is more of a WR2 than WR1 for Sunday’s brutal Ravens matchup, he is in zero danger of sitting.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
I remember Stafford being absolutely brutal in fantasy playoffs a few years ago against the ravens. Hope puka can have a decent floor but may put Sutton in over him due to matchup
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Who’s a good comp for Puka?
The Future Champs
Footballguy
Was wasting time browsing this thread, & found this nice and very relevant post. The only question at this point is will he catch Q? He’s on track. To everybody that bid +50% of their WW budget on him, congrats!
( I should add that I was initially focused on trolling everyone who sold early for a 3rd round pick, but that seemed kind of mean.)
Boston
Footballguy
There almost needs to be a name for the high or low you get from Thursday night results...always seems much more dramatic than it should be.
Wtf did you start over him?
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
WR Puka Nacua (LAR vs NO) vs Isaac Yiadom
The Rams have been on a tear lately and playing some of their best football of the season. However, they are walking into one of the toughest matchups for receivers in the league. New Orleans has allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers and has been downright dominant against the perimeter. Marshon Lattimore could return from the IR this week, but Yiadom has played extremely well and has more than earned playing time going forward. Cooper Kupp sees less of a downgrade in the slot, but both Nacua and Demarcus Robinson should be downgraded on the perimeter against this stout defense.
The Rams have been on a tear lately and playing some of their best football of the season. However, they are walking into one of the toughest matchups for receivers in the league. New Orleans has allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers and has been downright dominant against the perimeter. Marshon Lattimore could return from the IR this week, but Yiadom has played extremely well and has more than earned playing time going forward. Cooper Kupp sees less of a downgrade in the slot, but both Nacua and Demarcus Robinson should be downgraded on the perimeter against this stout defense.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Another one of my misses. I watched tape. I talked to coaches. I talked to family. I concluded he was gonna be one of the better real life wrs over fantasy starter. I had no idea this fantasy darling was gonna be so productive. Well done boys who saw it differently.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I never heard of him until he went for $1 at the end of my auction. After that, I looked into him, and a few weeks later I took him in the 19th and last round of my main redraft league. Where he just scored 33 points for me in the semis.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
Thanks man! That analysis was fun to put together and consider the implications for Nacua. Bolden’s breakout game really stuck with me over the years so when Nacua’s debut of 10/15 119 yards raised eyes, it definitely got my wheels turnIng. Although it’s really a topic for a different thread, I think there is a lot of merit to acquiring players based on outstanding early season performances even if they turn out to be aberrations. Acquiring Nacua based on his impressive debut game being an outstanding example of making that kind of bet on waivers. I think LaPorta could have been identified as such but I missed it. I took a long hard look at him after week 1 and 2 but I didn’t bite and he was acquired elsewhere. A similar analysis to Nacua may have better uncovered him too as two five catch games for a rookie is pretty rare. I just didn’t dig into the numbers enough to appreciate it at the start of the season. At this point, I’ve started to bake in waiver finds like these guys into my redraft strategy. I prioritize draft dollars on blue chip RBs at the expense of putting capital to my WR3 and WR4 positions with the idea that I’ll use waiver dollars as a second draft of WRs during the year. That strategy worked great in the case of Nacua and it made paying 53% FAAB more than worthwhile.
It came down to him or Waddle for me, and because of the matchup and recent scoring I went with Waddle. It may turn out OK, but I highly doubt Waddle outscores Puka.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
Pukatomic!! Nacua delivers a HUGE game at the most opportune time in FF playoffs which is semi-finals for my league. What a player!
If this kid has a big game next week, he’ll be one of the greatest draft day or waiver wire picks of all time.
And imagine what would happen if Nacua actually started to score TDs on pace with his receptions and yards.
If this kid has a big game next week, he’ll be one of the greatest draft day or waiver wire picks of all time.
And imagine what would happen if Nacua actually started to score TDs on pace with his receptions and yards.
Sucky decision, but their performance has not been extremely lopsided. Plus with Kupp "rising", lol.
Last five in half pt:
Puka: 16.2/4.7/21.9/11.5/7.8
Waddle: 7.5/15.4/7.7/10.9/24.2
Thats fine. Like I said I dont count last week since Hill was out and Nacua outscored him 3 of those 4 weeks. But I just checked and fantasypros had Waddle ranked higher so what do I know. You didnt have a flex spot open? Team must be stacked (which is possible since youre in final 4).
sheerterror
Footballguy
Going to blindly say....Housh?Who’s a good comp for Puka?
ETA: just saw EBF actually referenced this as a comparison to him in his rookie thread last night
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At WR I have ARSB and Deebo. Flex either Achane or Kelce. Team started 1-5, but finished 7-6 in 3rd place with #1 high score and #1 points against. Each playoff round is two weeks, so hopefully I can ride out the Puka blunder in this 1st week of finals.
Anquan BoldenWho’s a good comp for Puka?
Great hands
Physical
Good YAC
Not blazing fast
Pietaster2
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
DJ Moore, Rashee Rice and Amari Cooper
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Anquan BoldenWho’s a good comp for Puka?
Great hands
Physical
Good YAC
Not blazing fast
Idk he’s pretty damn fast, functionally. Hit one of the top speeds of the season recently. His 40 didn’t tell the story, seemingly
I would've 100% started him over Cooper not even a question in my mind
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
That’s not bad actually.Going to blindly say....Housh?Who’s a good comp for Puka?
ETA: just saw EBF actually referenced this as a comparison to him in his rookie thread last night
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I considered Bolden. Puka seems like a better route runner, and isn’t as big/thick.Anquan BoldenWho’s a good comp for Puka?
Great hands
Physical
Good YAC
Not blazing fast
Puka’s 6’2”, 205
Boldin 6’1, 220
Puka ran a 4.57, Boldin a blazing 4.71
Faust
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Bozeman Bruiser
Footballguy
He needs 150 rec yards the last 2 weeks to break the rookie record of 1473.
He has had some dud weeks (4 under 8 pts ppr) but overall lived up to the hype generated those first few weeks when Kupp was out.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
Colston is not a bad comparison IMO. He had better hands but Puca is better RAC
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
I actually like the Boldin call for the physicality, a guy I always thought was Boldin Lite maybe applies, but Pooka already better I'd say but maybe Hakeem Nicks?I considered Bolden. Puka seems like a better route runner, and isn’t as big/thick.Anquan BoldenWho’s a good comp for Puka?
Great hands
Physical
Good YAC
Not blazing fast
Puka’s 6’2”, 205
Boldin 6’1, 220
Puka ran a 4.57, Boldin a blazing 4.71
-jb-
Footballguy
Loved HakeemI actually like the Boldin call for the physicality, a guy I always thought was Boldin Lite maybe applies, but Pooka already better I'd say but maybe Hakeem Nicks?I considered Bolden. Puka seems like a better route runner, and isn’t as big/thick.Anquan BoldenWho’s a good comp for Puka?
Great hands
Physical
Good YAC
Not blazing fast
Puka’s 6’2”, 205
Boldin 6’1, 220
Puka ran a 4.57, Boldin a blazing 4.71
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I looked in a few spots and they all had them 1-3 spots apart but everyone had NO ranked as one of the worst WR matchups plus Cooper’s targets with Flacco have been way up. But yeah now I wish regret that decision obviously lol.
Rookiefever
Footballguy
On my bench… I’ll update you guys next week if I start him.
Colston is no Bill Groman. Bill Groman is no Puka Nacua.
habsfan
Footballguy
Not a bad comp. A bit faster and I'd say he looks taller than his 6'2" while Bolden's 6'1" seemed a little generous.Anquan BoldenWho’s a good comp for Puka?
Great hands
Physical
Good YAC
Not blazing fast
LawFitz
Footballguy
Up'd my Puka bids after week 1 based on the 'all plays' YouTube film, which showed he was a couple hairs away from two TDs that first week. Had either of those TDs hit, he'd have gone for 50+. Had both hit, he'd have gone for 100.
Bolden, Nicks and Deebo are all decent comps. TO and Dez Bryant are two others. Rugged is the best word to describe all these WRs, and Puka is the latest iteration.
Bolden, Nicks and Deebo are all decent comps. TO and Dez Bryant are two others. Rugged is the best word to describe all these WRs, and Puka is the latest iteration.
Ardbeg4ever
Footballguy
Me too, I owe a debt of gratitude
to whomever posted that, I only had to bid $42 but I think the next highest was 11 (wtf). My league is notoriously stingy, I go Kyren the same week for $25
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Most years, the vast majority of the best WW players become apparent after week 1. And the vast majority of FF players still don’t understand that.Me too, I owe a debt of gratitude
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
abrunn1133
Footballguy
Amazing season for this kid. I am excited to see how his career progresses.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
Who is the best WW pickup of all time? Obviously every league is different in number of players drafted. My best was Kurt Warner
