The Rams vs. Panthers matchup is the most lopsided game of Wild Card Weekend. That said, there’s still plenty of angles to take in the prop bet market.
Los Angeles is a 10.5-point favorite and -575 on the moneyline, while Carolina is +425 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The game total is set at 45.5 points.
Here are my top Puka Nacua prop bets for the Rams vs. Panthers Wild Card Weekend matchup on Saturday.
Best Puka Nacua Prop Bets
Nacua led the NFL with 129 receptions and was second with 1,715 receiving yards despite playing 16 games. His 2025 season was his best yet, and now he can prove himself further in the postseason.
The third-year wide receiver is one of few players that could have a line as high as 90.5 receiving yards. It’s justified, too, as he cleared this mark in nine of 16 games. He also surpassed 7.5 receptions in eight of 16 games.
The yards prop is the best bet for this game since Matthew Stafford should air the ball out. He hasn’t been shy about doing so all season, leading the NFL in both passing yards and passing touchdowns. Stafford recorded 243 passing yards and two touchdowns when these teams met earlier this season.
Nacua finished that game with six receptions for 72 yards, falling short of both aforementioned prop lines. Nonetheless, he’s an elite player that’s elevated his game in the postseason. In three career playoff games, Nacua has 322 receiving yards and one touchdown on 20 receptions.
The Panthers have a decent pass defense, but Nacua is often matchup proof, especially with the way Stafford is playing this season. The only downside to Nacua moving forward is Davante Adams returning, which means there will be less touchdown opportunities.
Adams last played on Dec. 14. In the three games since, Nacua scored four total touchdowns, with at least one in each game. This is also another reason why I’m choosing Nacua’s yards instead of receptions because he’ll likely be the secondary target in the red zone.