Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua listed as inactive for Week 2 matchup with Giants

Los Angeles Rams officials confirmed that wide receiver Puka Nacua will be inactive for the team’s Week 2 game against the New York Giants because of a groin injury. The decision follows Nacua’s placement on the injury report on Friday and his failure to participate in practice on Saturday, marking the second consecutive day he missed a session.

NFL reporter Adam Schefter said the Rams “are not giving up hope” that Nacua could return, but added that the outlook “doesn’t sound promising right now.” If the player remains sidelined, veteran receiver Davante Adams is expected to see an increase in targets, while running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum could receive more carries as the Rams shift toward a run-heavy approach.

The Rams also listed backup receiver Jordan Whittington as doubtful with a quad injury, leaving Konata Mumpfield and Xavier Smith as the likely options to fill the second-receiver role. Both are projected to serve as depth players in the event of Nacua’s absence.

The groin issue is reported to be unrelated to a psoas injury Nacua dealt with earlier in the offseason. Fantasy football managers are advised to consider alternative starters, as the Rams do not play again until the final game of the week.