Matthew Stafford confirmed on the Green Light podcast that he is operating on a year-to-year timeline, though conversations with legendary signal-callers have him open to playing into his 40s. The 38-year-old quarterback is coming off an elite campaign where he averaged 21.1 Fantasy Points Per Game (No. 4) and paced the league with a 122.7 Passing EPX (No. 1).
The offseason addition of Myles Garrett has further inspired Stafford, who commands high-end QB2 status with an undeniable weekly ceiling for an ascendant Los Angeles roster. At 38.3 years of age, Stafford has counterintuitively become a top value in fantasy football dynasty leagues based on the assumption that the 2025 NFL MVP will retire soon.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has run into some ...
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has had one of ...
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua put together a ...
Puka Nacua has checked into a rehab facility following a civil lawsuit alleging he bit a woman and made an antisemitic remark on New Year’s Eve. His attorney cited intense media coverage as a factor in his treatment entry, while Rams coach Sean McVay expressed support for Nacua’s growth and a desire to keep him on the team long-term.
Although Nacua is eligible for a contract extension, negotiations are expected to proceed more slowly than those of his peers as he works through these personal and legal challenges. Nacua’s quick action and self-awareness reinforces the “buy the dip” advice for fantasy football dynasty leagues.
You never go full Mel Gibson. Per TMZ, a Los Angeles woman claims Puka Nacua made an antisemitic comment, and then bit her so hard he broke her skin.
While Nacua denies the claim, this is his second character red flag in four months. Puka has already fallen behind Chase and JSN in the dynasty rankings, and this news creates an uneasy environment around the superstar receiver. Receivers like Lamb, Nabers and Jefferson will likely close the gap in the dynasty rankings, however, trading for a Top-5 WR at a discount in the wake of controversy is typically good process. If a nervous dynasty manager thinks a suspension is coming, submit an aggressive trade offer.
The Rams are first in both the NFC and in the NFC West at 11-3. In a pivotal match that will break a tie with the 11-3 Seahawks, the Rams expect to be without wide receiver Davante Adams.
Adams has been a menace in the red zone as he leads the league in red zone targets with 32 and in total touchdowns at 14. Adams is dealing with both a knee and hamstring injury. In a short week, he is listed as doubtful. Expect standout receiver Puka Nacua to get increased usage while the Rams utilize the running back duo of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Puka Nacua missed week seven with an ankle injury but is expected to be back on the field for the Los Angeles Rams as they come out of their bye. Nacua has fifty-four receptions for 616 yards and two touchdowns on the year.
When Nacua was out in week seven Davante Adams paced the Rams passing attack with five catches for thirty-five yards and three touchdowns. Nacua’s return is significant on its own but the Rams also placed wide receiver Tutu Atwell on injured reserve as well.
As long as there are no lingering effects from the ankle injury Nacua will return to his status as an elite wide receiver. Matthew Stafford remains one of the best quarterbacks in the league and should continue to keep Nacua and Adams as focal points in a potent passing attack.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
The Rams are losing some speed with Tutu Atwell heading to the IR due to a hamstring injury. While the focus of the Rams offense runs through Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Kyren Williams, it will be a blow from the fact that Atwell is able to stretch defenses.
Atwell’s best game came in Week 4 where he had 15.8 fantasy points and was the WR19 on the week. While this isn’t a huge hit for fantasy purposes, it will affect elements of real football in which Sean McVay and the Rams are trying to break away at the top of the NFC West. The Rams are currently tied with the Seahawks with a 5-2 record.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
