Should you start Puka Nacua in fantasy football this week? Here's our take.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is set to make his return to football at home on Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings.
It's a big moment for a Rams team that has sorely missed him and wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who has reportedly been on the trade block this week.
Should you start Nacua in your fantasy lineup this week? Well, it's tricky.
Consider that Kupp has also been out with injury as of late and will also make his return on Thursday night against the Vikings.
If Los Angeles really wants to trade Kupp, it will want to show other teams where he is health-wise. That might mean a bulk of the catches go Kupp's way. Also, Nacua hasn't played football in since the first week of the season.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said not to expect Nacua to get a normal snap count for Thursday night's game. That might make him a risky start if your fantasy football team has other good options at wide receiver.
However, if you've really been missing him, perhaps the Rams dial up a red zone play for him to put points on the board. It's a risk, but perhaps one worth taking if you're in need.
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