Rams superstar WR Puka Nacua will miss practice again today due to a hip injury, and also reportedly has groin soreness. Puka will have an extra day to hopefully get healthy enough to play, as the Rams play on Monday night vs. the Giants.
His direct backup Jordan Whittington (quad) will be listed as doubtful, so 2nd-year WR Konata Mumpfield could draw the start if Puka does miss the game. This could also be an opportunity for popular preseason sleeper TE Terrance Ferguson to get an opportunity to breakout. Puka is a top 3 WR when healthy and the Rams depth at WR is scant, so Matthew Stafford might take a hit if they end up relying more on the running game behind Kyren Williams and Blake Corum.
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Second-year wideout Konata Mumpfield registered a minimal 5.2-percent target share last season, rendering him an unviable fantasy option without injuries. The path to a meaningful role gets even tighter with sixth-round rookie CJ Daniels projecting as the preferred run-blocking specialist for the third receiver spot.
Unless Puka Nacua or Davante Adams vacates targets, Mumpfield will remain buried on the depth chart as a true “handcuff WR.” For that reason, he is an interesting dynasty taxi squad candidate, but is not draftable in best ball.
Texas third wide receiver at the NFL Combine was Jordan Whittington, he did not do drill, nor did he do testing. He did interviews and measurement. He has a bigger frame for a wide receiver at 6’1″ and 205 pounds.
Whittington was a former 5-Star recruit that could just never stay on the field due to injuries. He is a 6-year senior, that played in 41 career games, while starting just 25 of those games. His best season was in 2022, he ended up with 50 catches, 652 yards and only 1 touchdown (only 5 career TDs).
While he did not perform at the combine, he will have to see if he can give it a go at his pro day to help boost his draft stock in the right direction. As for now he is trending towards a Day 3 selection.
