Rookiefever
Footballguy
Okay okay. But…. Did he get a lot of “bumps” and bruises growing up?
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WR Puka Nacua LAR (1 Viewer)
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Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Oh that’s brutal.
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dickey moe
Fingerpicker
He may be worth an add but not an entire WW budget.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
15 targets and 10 receptions in a rookie debut is nearly unprecedented. And it’s incredibly rare to see a debut like this at any position. Picking him up is like betting on a pair of aces in holdem. You aren’t guaranteed to win the hand but it’s literally the best bet you can make. If he plays anything like Anquan Boldin in his first season, he was worth any amount of FAAB spent for a team that needs a true WR1.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
I’ve got him. I’m in
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
Your team’s situation is key to understanding if that makes sense. With no information, I think it’s a no brainer based simply on his debut.
2RB/3WR/TE/2Flex, (.5RB/1WR/1.5TE) PPR. Thought WR/TE was my strength before week 1 with Garrett Wilson, Devonte Smith, Hockenson, Aiyuk, Addison and Drake London, but not so sure any longer. Went Hero RB with Chubb, so scrounge for RB2 with Swift/Gainwell, Kamara, Kyren, Roschon Johnson and Charbonnet.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
That’s a LOT of position players. I’m not familiar with specific strategies for that league but I’m guessing the rosters are huge and free agent pool is very light on talent. My gut says Nacua as I think his upside is better but that’s a guess and both players are a gamble. However, since it would appear that rosters are large in your league, maybe it’s harder to find RBs than WRs on waivers which is an important consideration. According to my League Dominator, KWilliams ranks #80 and Nacua ranks #92. Maybe check that out for your league. And that’s going to flop next week if Nacua has a good game and KWilliams doesn’t. And flop back again if it’s the other way around the following week. Based on my assumptions about your league and the better ranking this week for KWilliams…maybe KWilliams is preferable. (I’ll add that I’m very oriented to hoarding high quality RBs on draft day for bench depth to save me from injuries and because RBs are the hardest position to replace on waivers.)
barackdhouse
Footballguy
I'm looking at him in three FPC redrafts, but each one is a close call. Bold is where I'm leaning.Over whom?
*Pick 2 flex : Puka, Bourne, Shaheed, (am presuming C Watson sits) - I don't believe in Bourne but Mac has a chip on his shoulder and they're playing the Dolphins so maybe high scoring.
*Pick 1 flex : Puka, Gabe, Doubs, Bourne - am torn between Bourne and Gabe here
*Pick 1 WR and 2 flex : Puka, Bourne, Shaheed, Burks if Nuk sits
Ok so I guess typing this up showed me I'm not starting him. But I think he is the real deal and I really don't mind him in these spots if I went that way. I have Elijah Moore over him by the way.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
I'm looking at him in three FPC redrafts, but each one is a close call. Bold is where I'm leaning.Over whom?
*Pick 2 flex : Puka, Bourne, Shaheed, (am presuming C Watson sits) - I don't believe in Bourne but Mac has a chip on his shoulder and they're playing the Dolphins so maybe high scoring.
*Pick 1 flex : Puka, Gabe, Doubs, Bourne - am torn between Bourne and Gabe here
*Pick 1 WR and 2 flex : Puka, Bourne, Shaheed, Burks if Nuk sits
Ok so I guess typing this up showed me I'm not starting him. But I think he is the real deal and I really don't mind him in these spots if I went that way. I have Elijah Moore over him by the way.
Maybe start him in one of the leagues…?
barackdhouse
Footballguy
That last one I will most likely start him over Burks.I'm looking at him in three FPC redrafts, but each one is a close call. Bold is where I'm leaning.Over whom?
*Pick 2 flex : Puka, Bourne, Shaheed, (am presuming C Watson sits) - I don't believe in Bourne but Mac has a chip on his shoulder and they're playing the Dolphins so maybe high scoring.
*Pick 1 flex : Puka, Gabe, Doubs, Bourne - am torn between Bourne and Gabe here
*Pick 1 WR and 2 flex : Puka, Bourne, Shaheed, Burks if Nuk sits
Ok so I guess typing this up showed me I'm not starting him. But I think he is the real deal and I really don't mind him in these spots if I went that way. I have Elijah Moore over him by the way.
Maybe start him in one of the leagues…?
This a legit source? says he missed practice
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Can’t find anything about it on the google.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
barackdhouse
Footballguy
That tracks
irish eyes
Footballguy
Wow, just wow. Basically baseball players have migrated to football
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
I wouldn't panic yet. Probably just being cautious given the state of the WR room.
I hope.
I hope.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Still a couple days to Sunday. Hopefully it’s precautionary. He seemed to have played through it pretty well on Sunday.
greenmountaingoat
Footballguy
Glad to have a little of him in dynasty but bummer if he's hurt for all those folks that burned a pile of faab on the guy.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
That le my gut feel. Lot of talk about how he was slow to get up a few times - if he played through it he likely will again. Maybe wear a flak jacket.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Doesn’t make anyone an idiot. Sheesh.
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He practiced in full yesterday so stands to reason it's a new injury that did not impact him Sunday.
Perhaps they are taking it easy but limited vs DNP would have been a lot better.
cantstop1999
Footballguy
Puka did not practice with an oblique injury, here we go.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Or they’re giving him a rest day out of abundance of caution.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Yes, we’ve been talking about it. Welcome. lol
I enjoy the optimism but I feel like in fantasy I've been riding a bad luck heater for the past few weeks and last night was runner up bidder for Atwell in truly almost all of my leagues, and usualy by a few buck, so......
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
We’ll see. I have options so I’m not that concerned either way.
I would like to start the dude I promoted from taxi though.
simey
Footballguy
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Yep. We know this.
That's actually good news to me because it counters my post a few up that the injury was new since he practiced in full yesterday. Obviously an injury you can practice in full 3 days after it occurs does not seem as severe as a new injury suddenly taking you out.
simey
Footballguy
Oh, Ok. I didn't see in here that it was confirmed he hurt his ribs during the game, and he was wearing padding yesterday after practice.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I take it as good news also. They have a thin receiving room - if he was full go Wednesday I could see a maintenance day Thursday. Maybe even tomorrow.
ZADO
Footballguy
Oblique injury, Looks like those 15 targets took a toll. This is the same injury that Waddle has been dealing with for the past 4 weeks. Obliques are abdominal muscles that are responsible for twisting. On average they take about 3-4 weeks to fully heal if strained. Chance he could play in W2, but he’s at risk for further reinjuring them + he has a tough matchup against 49ers. If DNP tmr then I expect him to be out.
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Sports Medicine Physician - regenerative medicine specialist. Aging. Injury content. Sports Injury Expert.
markrc99
Footballguy
When I saw the designation I suspected the right ankle. It appeared to happen on that one catch he went up for along the sideline. Coming down he turned the 2nd foot sideways, parallel to the boundary to make sure he was in. Definitely rolled the ankle, seemed to be okay, but it didn't look good. As mentioned above, works the dirty area in the middle of the field. Feasted on combination routes, running to a spot underneath & throws from Stafford that were deliberately low. If that's his role, he's not going to be much of a yac guy, although he did break some tackles. Impressive concentration, excellent ball skills & catch radius, comfortable in traffic. Love how he instinctively sinks after making the catch. It's all one fluid motion, secures the catch & immediately gets low to prepare the body for contact.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Uh oh. The waiver wire darling missed practice. Stupid football
worrierking
Footballguy
My team name is Nacualar Apukalypse.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
Listed as out on rtsports fwiw
zoonation
Footballguy
Pull the trigger. When AK41 comes back you are golden.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
If its ribs, he can play
If its Oblique, see you in October
If its Oblique, see you in October
Wrigley
Footballguy
Of practice or week 2?
ericttspikes
Footballguy
Not sure, but the only way that management site lets you put a player on I/R is if they have an "O" designation.
Just checked again and it's "Q" questionable. Maybe it was a glitch this morning as they usually only tag a guy "O" if he's out for sure. Rare to see an "O" this early in the week, which was weird.
ohio#1eaglesfan
Footballguy
Saw him getting up slow the whole 4th qrt. Mike Williams vibes for sure going up high and going down hard.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Considering he played through it and played well, I've been fairly confident that he'd play. Plus the Rams lack of receiving depth.
Hopefully he gets some adrenaline, or a shot or something to help him get past this during the game.
