The Rams are expected to put WR Puka Nacua on IR after he got hurt on the final play of Sunday's win over the Commanders, according to multiple reports. Nacua sprained the MCL and PCL in his right knee and sustained a turf toe injury to his right foot. Landing on IR would cost Nacua at least four games, with a Week 11 bye extending his absence. That would make Week 15 his earliest possible return date. We'll watch for updates on his progress in the meantime.
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L.A. has already missed WR Davante Adams since he suffered a Week 6 hamstring injury. The "hopeful" timeline for his return would get him back for Week 13, but the veteran could still remain out beyond that.
No Nacua and no Adams would reduce the Rams to running Tutu Atwell and Konata Mumpfield as their top two WRs, based on Sunday's usage, with Jordan Whittington rookie CJ Daniels joining them among the top 4.
That's why I'd bet on L.A. making a late push to add a receiver before Tuesday's trade deadline, with Jacksonville's Brian Thomas Jr. and Indy's Josh Downs among the top candidates.
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Of course, we should also expect to continue seeing plenty of 3-TE sets. These injuries could boost the target outlook for Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson.
Sharing the field with the other guy will continue to impact the fantasy floor and ceiling for each player, and Davis Allen has factored in while Terrance Ferguson has been out as well.
We might also see the Rams lean more heavily on the run, even when not necessarily playing from ahead.
Nacua's injury probably means you should forget about using QB Matthew Stafford for at least the next 3+ weeks.
We'll keep watching all the potential developments in the L.A. offense.
