Schefter: Nacua 'trending in wrong direction'
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Key Points:
- Nacua was listed as a DNP on Friday and did not practice Saturday due to a groin injury, raising concerns about his availability for Monday Night Football in Week 2 against the Giants.
- With Jordan Whittington also expected to miss Week 2 due to a quad injury, the Rams’ No. 2 receiver role could fall to Konata Mumpfield or Xavier Smith, who would be lower-tier fantasy options.
- Despite injury concerns, Nacua remains a top wide receiver option when healthy and was not placed on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list amid a civil lawsuit alleging misconduct.
- Head coach Sean McVay has expressed confidence that Nacua will play in Week 1, and the player has avoided suspension, maintaining his status as a high-end WR1 in fantasy drafts.
- Nacua has dealt with psoas soreness since August but had planned to return to practice, though recent groin issues have made his Week 2 status uncertain, prompting fantasy managers to consider backup plans.
