​Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua’s (12) injury status is uncertain heading into Week 3 of the NFL season. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectLos Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is currently dealing with a hip/groin injury that has thrown his Week 3 status into question. Heading into midweek preparations, Nacua was held out of the Rams’ walkthrough session as the coaching staff continues to exercise caution with their star receiver.Rams head coach Sean McVay acknowledged that he remains unsure whether Nacua will suit up on Sunday. McVay compared the discomfort to a “pre-hernia” strain, while explicitly clarifying that Nacua does not have a hernia, and stresses that time is the primary way for this type of soft-tissue injury to heal. Most importantly, McVay confirmed the organization does not view this as a “long-term” injury.View this post on Instagram Having already sat out Los Angeles’ Week 2 victory over the New York Giants, Nacua’s Thursday and Friday practice participation serves as the central storyline for fantasy managers evaluating their Week 3 lineups.What Nacua’s Absence Means for Fantasy FootballThe central dilemma for fantasy managers isnt simply “will Puka play?” If he plays, can fantasy managers trust him to receive his normal workload? When operating at 100%, Nacua is an undisputable elite WR1. Coming off a monster 2025 campaign featuring 129 receptions, 1,715 yards, and 10 touchdowns, his heavy target volume provides one of the safest floors in fantasy. There is huge cause for concern due to groin and hip strains carrying a substantial re-aggravation risks for explosive route-runners like Nacua.View this post on Instagram If cleared, McVay could cap Nacua’s snaps on run plays or heavy blocking schemes. In Week 1, Nacua recorded a 91.3% route participation rate and a 39.1% slot rate across 23 pass snaps. Any drop below a 70% route rate would directly limit his weekly ceiling. On a pitch count, his baseline expectation shifts from 9-10 targets down to 5-7, making him dependent on touchdown efficiency.Davante Adams Becomes the Biggest Fantasy Beneficiary Adams delivered a slate-winning performance, racking up 8 receptions, 195 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns. He absorbed over half of Matthew Stafford’s total passing yards in Week 2. If Nacua is sidelined once more, Adams enters Week 3 as an unquestioned overall WR1 with a target share projection exceeding 30%.View this post on Instagram McVay prioritized Adams near the end zone, targeting him on scoring passes of 31 and 11 yards. Denver’s secondary poses a stingier matchup, especially if cornerback Patrick Surtain II shadows Adams. While shadow coverage could lower his efficiency, high target volume keeps Adams firmly in WR1 territory if Nacua is out, and a reliable WR2 with high upside if Nacua returns.Who Else Gets a Fantasy Boost?When Nacua is out of the rotation, secondary targets absorb increased route responsibilities.Terrance Ferguson