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Jason Schandl

How to Handle Puka Nacua's Injury in Fantasy Football (Is Tyler Johnson Worth a Waiver Add?)

Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) runs from Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the second half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images

Week 1 of the fantasy football season typically brings high highs and low lows for fantasy football managers. One such low was the injury suffered by Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua on Sunday Night Football. This quickly puts managers in a bind, as they likely took him off the board in the late first or early second round, and his absence can cause a huge issue in the lineup. It also made managers very aware of his backup, Tyler Johnson.

With Week 2 waivers approaching, here's what you need to know about Nacua and Johnson.

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