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News: 5 days agoNacua (knee) was ejected in the first half of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Spin: After a pass intended for Nacua was intercepted, another Seattle defender came over to block Nacua as the Seahawks tried to set up a return. Nacua took exception as he had already touched the intercepting player down by contact, and the star receiver appeared to throw a punch at the player blocking him, resulting in the ejection. Prior to being ejected, Nacua had just one catch on four targets for 11 yards. A silver lining for Nacua is that he was able to play after aggravating a knee injury in practice Thursday, so he should be available in Week 10 against the Dolphins on MNF.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Rostered in just 1.6% of ESPN Fantasy leagues ahead of Week 1 last season, Nacua proved to be the waiver wire's most generous offering. The first-year slotman immediately filled injured Cooper Kupp's shoes to lead the team in routes, targets, catches and yards, while regularly dazzling after the catch (639 YAC, WR5). Nacua's volume dipped after Kupp returned, but the BYU product continued to churn, setting both the NFL rookie receiving yards and receptions records. Given Kupp's age and injury history, Nacua is a good bet to remain Matthew Stafford's most productive pass-catcher again in 2024. He's a solid fantasy WR1.