Puka Nacua's target share climbs to 48% with Davante Adams out

Fantasy football: Nacua caught 11 of 12 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers, drawing nearly half the Rams' passing game with Adams…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 2, 2026 · Updated November 2, 2026

Puka Nacua caught 11 of 12 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 24-9 win over the Chargers on Sunday. His target share climbed from 32% in his earlier games to 48% in Week 8 with Davante Adams sidelined by a hamstring injury. Nacua has drawn 22 total targets over the last two games and scored twice.

The surge in targets gives Nacua a weekly floor that few receivers can match. He ranks 2nd of 191 receivers in our Roundup Score (93 out of 99), with the highest opportunity score (99) at the position. Over his last three games, Nacua averaged a 30% air yards share (34th of 181 receivers) and 0.73 weighted opportunity rating (11th of 181 receivers). Washington have allowed 24.9 half-PPR points a game to receivers, the 14th fewest of 32, but Nacua's workload makes him a Week 9 WR1.

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Puka Nacua

Nacua's 12 targets in Week 8 were nearly triple the four targets that went to Tutu Atwell, with Konata Mumpfield and Jordan Whittington combining for three more. Over his last three games, Nacua has averaged 9.7 targets and 0.7 carries a game, producing 16.1 half-PPR points a game. He ranks 1st of 191 receivers in opportunity (99) and 2nd in receiving (97), with his 88% snap share and 35% target share over that window providing elite weekly upside.

Nacua is scoring 3.1 half-PPR points a game above what his usage predicts over his last three games (19th of 178 receivers), which suggests some touchdown or big-play luck that may not repeat. His 2.22 wins above replacement at season pace ranks 4th of 191 receivers. Washington allow 24.9 half-PPR points a game to receivers, but Nacua's role makes him a locked-in WR1 in Week 9 whether Adams returns or not.

What to do

• Start Puka Nacua as a WR1 against Washington in Week 9.

• Monitor Davante Adams' injury status, but Nacua's target share remains elite regardless.

• Expect Nacua to see double-digit targets as long as Adams remains sidelined.