The keys to Nacua's breakout last year were his outstanding route running, his timing with Matthew Stafford and his penchant for taking advantage of both Cooper Kupp's absences and Kupp's ability to draw double coverage. Understandably, Nacua's numbers were better without Kupp (13.0 targets and 23.8 PPR points per game in Weeks 1 through 4) than with Kupp (8.5 targets and 15.7 PPR points per game from Week 5 on). That should set a realistic expectation on what to count on from Nacua in his second season, which frankly is still quite excellent considering the lack of elite-tier receivers in Fantasy. It helps that the Rams offense might be even better this year considering their O-line enhancements and Stafford entering the season healthy. Not only should Nacua get picked well before Kupp, but he's in the conversation as a late-Round 1 pick in PPR redraft leagues; he's more of a Round 2 pick in half- and non-PPR.
Rostered in just 1.6% of ESPN Fantasy leagues ahead of Week 1 last season, Nacua proved to be the waiver wire's most generous offering. The first-year slotman immediately filled injured Cooper Kupp's shoes to lead the team in routes, targets, catches and yards, while regularly dazzling after the catch (639 YAC, WR5). Nacua's volume dipped after Kupp returned, but the BYU product continued to churn, setting both the NFL rookie receiving yards and receptions records. Given Kupp's age and injury history, Nacua is a good bet to remain Matthew Stafford's most productive pass-catcher again in 2024. He's a solid fantasy WR1.
Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
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90.7 | 1267.4 | 5.7 |
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