Puka Nacua Heads for IR; Josh Jacobs Needs Finger Surgery

Puka Nacua is likely headed to injured reserve. Sean McVay says Monday's MRI showed sprains of the MCL and PCL in Nacua's knee, plus turf toe, all from the Rams' final offensive snap Sunday. If he lands on IR, he misses at least four games, and the Dec. 20 game against Dallas (Week 15) is the earliest he can return. That hurts: he caught 14 of 19 targets for 150 yards and a score in the win over Washington and has 70 catches for 715 yards and four touchdowns in seven games. Don't drop him, since he's a stash who should be back for the fantasy playoffs. With Davante Adams already on IR, the Rams' receivers are Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington and CJ Daniels, so watch Tuesday's trade deadline before you chase any of them. (NFL.com, PFT)

Josh Jacobs needs surgery and won't play through the broken finger after all. Matt LaFleur says the surgery should happen this week, that Jacobs "had no grip strength" when he tried to return Sunday, and that his timeline is to be determined. LaFleur says "everything's on the table," including injured reserve. Bench him for Week 10 at Minnesota. MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong and Kaleb Johnson are the backs left, and Johnson is the add if he's still out there. (Packers.com, NFL.com)

Michael Wilson is done for the season. Mike LaFleur says the Cardinals receiver has a fracture in his neck from the fourth play of Sunday's game, and he played through it. He finishes with 51 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns. You can drop him in redraft leagues. (Cardinals.com, NFL.com)

Gardner Minshew may be out too, so Carson Beck could start. Rapoport and Schefter report Minshew is getting more opinions on a torn UCL in his throwing arm that would likely need season-ending surgery. LaFleur says the team will know more Wednesday. If Minshew's out, the rookie makes his NFL debut against the Rams. Keep Arizona's passing game on your bench for now. (NFL.com, Cardinals.com)

Justin Herbert dodges a fracture. Jim Harbaugh says the middle finger on Herbert's left, non-throwing hand isn't broken, and The Athletic reports he should be good to go. Start him like normal. (NFL.com)