If you’re hunting for a Thursday Night Football prop that screams value, look no further than Puka Nacua’s receiving yards line. The Rams’ WR1 is averaging 105.2 yards per game in 2025, commands a ridiculous 29% target share and 31% air yard share in Sean McVay’s offense, and tonight he gets the ultimate boost: Davante Adams is DOUBTFUL with a hamstring injury.
That means Nacua isn’t just the Rams’ primary weapon—he’s the only elite weapon Matthew Stafford will trust in a must-win divisional battle at Lumen Field. Let’s talk about tonight’s matchup vs. Seattle.
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The Rams’ stud has 1,367 receiving yards in 13 games — that’s the headline stat. Nacua sits 6th in the NFL in receiving yards and has been Matthew Stafford’s security blanket all season long. Here’s what makes him different from your typical WR1:
- Target share: 29% of all Rams targets go to Nacua
- Air yard share: 31% of Matt Stafford’s downfield attempts are designed for Nacua
- Yards per reception: 13.4 YPR (elite efficiency)
- Games with 100+ yards: 8 of 13 games (61.5% hit rate)
When Adams is healthy, Nacua still dominates. When Adams is out, Nacua becomes the undisputed alpha in this offense. Tonight, with Adams doubtful, expect Nacua to see 10-12 targets minimum.
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Let’s talk recent form, because this is where Nacua separates himself from the pack:
- Dec 14 vs Lions (HOME): 9 receptions, 181 yards, 39-yard long
- Dec 7 @ Cardinals (ROAD): 7 receptions, 167 yards, 2 TDs, 32-yard long
- Nov 30 @ Panthers (ROAD): 6 receptions, 72 yards (only “down” game)
- Nov 23 vs Buccaneers (HOME): 7 receptions, 97 yards
- Nov 16 vs Seahawks (HOME): 7 receptions, 75 yards (tonight’s opponent!)
In the last five games, Nacua is averaging 118.4 yards per game. That’s not sustainable for most receivers, but Nacua’s not most receivers. He’s operating in McVay’s system with Stafford—one of the most efficient QB-WR combos in the league—and he’s peaking at the perfect time.
Puka Nacua vs Seahawks: Career History Shows
Here’s the critical piece: Nacua has faced the Seahawks four times in his career (including playoffs), and the volume is always there:
- Sept 10, 2023 @ SEA: 10 receptions, 119 yards (15 targets)
- Nov 19, 2023 vs SEA: 5 receptions, 70 yards, 1 TD (7 targets)
- Nov 3, 2024 @ SEA: 1 reception, 11 yards (4 targets) — injury-shortened game
- Nov 16, 2025 vs SEA: 7 receptions, 75 yards (8 targets)
- Career totals vs Seattle: 23 receptions, 275 yards, 1 TD on 34 targets
The pattern is clear. When Nacua is healthy and plays a full game against Seattle, he produces. In the three games where he wasn’t dealing with injury, he’s averaging 88 yards per game with consistent volume. Tonight, with Adams out, that volume could explode.
Tonight’s Matchup: Why Seattle’s Defense is Vulnerable
Seattle’s defense gets credit for being solid—they rank 2nd in points allowed per game (17.3) and 8th in pass defense (246.3 yards allowed per game). But here’s what the stats don’t tell you:
Opponent passing yards allowed per game: 212.9 yards (this is slightly misleading because teams have run on Seattle more than passed)
BUT—and this is critical—Seattle’s secondary isn’t dominant in coverage. They’re disciplined and well-coached, but they don’t have lockdown corners who can erase elite WR1s in man coverage. Seattle plays a lot of zone coverage, which is exactly what Nacua exploits. The Seahawks play the 6th-highest amount of zone coverage in the NFL (via Fantasy Points).
Nacua operates primarily out of the slot and on intermediate crossers—routes designed to attack soft spots in zone coverage. Seattle’s defense is built to prevent explosive plays, but Nacua doesn’t need explosives. He needs volume and intermediate targets, which Stafford will provide all night long.
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This is the real story tonight. Davante Adams is DOUBTFUL with a right hamstring injury. He didn’t practice all week and is listed as “almost certainly” going to miss the game per Ian Rapoport.
When Stafford needs to lean on Nacua, Nacua delivers. Tonight, with Adams out, Stafford has no choice but to feed Nacua early and often.
The weather might be a bit crazy, but Stafford has a rocket arm, and Nacua can make noise in short routes over the middle.
- PLAYER PROP PICK: Puka Nacua Higher Than 16.55 Fantasy Points
- PLAYER PROP PICK: Puka Nacua Higher Than 91.5 Receiving Yards
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