The Rams (8-2) sit atop the NFC West and are second in the NFC thanks to a skin-of-their-teeth win over the division-rival Seahawks in Week 11. Now, they aim to extend a five-game winning streak on Sunday Night Football in a home tilt against the struggling Buccaneers (6-4), who have lost three of their last four. The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Rams WR Puka Nacua struggled to make a huge impact in Week 11, recording 7 catches for 75 yards while snapping a two-game TD streak. The Rams’ dynamic receiver will attempt to rebound in a favorable matchup against Tampa Bay’s vulnerable secondary.
Below, we'll break down Puka Nacua’s stats and picks for Sunday Night Football vs. the Bucs. Use PrizePicks to make picks on player projections for Week 12 and beyond.
Puka Nacua Stats, Pick vs. Bucs for SNF
Below are the top Puka Nacua picks for Sunday Night Football vs. the Buccaneers. There are ample PrizePicks NFL player projections to choose from.
Rams WR Puka Nacua Projection vs. Bucs: 87.5 Receiving Yards
- Nacua is one of the league’s leading WRs, even with missing some time this season. He's second in the NFL in receptions with 73 and is fourth in receiving yards with 850.
- L.A.’s WR is averaging 94.4 receiving yards per game and has finished with 88 yards in five of nine outings.
- The third-year WR has 317 yards after catch, including a third-best average at 3.6 yards per grab. He's also posting the second-most yards per route run (3.56) according to SumerSports.
- The Bucs rank 27th in passing defense, allowing 241.6 YPG. They’ve allowed 271.0 passing yards over their last three, including 317 yards to the Bills in Week 11.
- Tampa Bay's top CB, Jamel Dean, will miss Week 12's matchup with a hip injury.
Rams WR Puka Nacua Projection vs. Bucs: 19 Fantasy Score
- The former BYU Cougar is a top WR in PPR leagues with 21.5 fantasy PPG (second-most, per FantasyPros) and 17.8 expected fantasy points per game (fourth-most).
- The Rams' WR1 has exceeded 19 fantasy points in six out of his nine games.
- Tampa Bay has struggled to contain opposing receivers. In their last two games, WRs have compiled 421 receiving yards on 26 receptions with 3 receiving TDs and 57 fantasy points.
- Nacua commands a 29.3% target share (seventh-highest) and a 36.4% target rate (second-highest) with QB Matthew Stafford under center.
Rams WR Puka Nacua Projection vs. Bucs: 25.5 Longest Reception
- Nacua has recorded a reception of at least 20 yards in six of nine games.
- He's had a season-long TD reception for 39 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 9.
- Stafford averages 7.6 yards per attempt with an NFL-long completion of 88 yards for the year. He also carries a 51% deep ball completion percentage.
- The Bucs' back end has given up 24 receptions of 20+ yards with a season-long reception of 72 yards.
More Puka Nacua Projections vs. Bucs on Sunday Night Football
Here are some additional Puka Nacua projections vs. the Bucs tonight on Sunday Night Football, courtesy of PrizePicks.
- 0.5 Rush + Rec TDs
- 6.5 Receptions (Goblin)
This Rams-Bucs matchup presents plenty of SNF picks to consider — Nacua included — so check out the best projections and picks for L.A.’s star WR in Week 12.
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