The Rams are facing the 49ers on Thursday night in Australia for the first edition of Thursday Night Football for the 2026-27 season. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Los Angeles is favored by 3.5 points and this game carries a total of 48.5 points.
Below, I break down my favorite Puka Nacua prop bet for Thursday night’s matchup, focusing on his receiving yards line against the 49ers.
Puka Nacua Receiving Yards Prop Bet vs. Rams
Puka Nacua O 17.5 First-Quarter Receiving Yards (-114)
Nacua was incredible last season. Between the regular season and the playoffs, Nacua ranked first in catches (153), receiving yards (2,047), YPPR (3.69) and YAC among receivers (786).
Nacua had a knack for starting games hot, too, leading the NFL in first-quarter receiving yards (525). The wideout’s target share grew to 35% in the first period – compared to his season average of 29.7% – and Nacua cleared 17.5 first-quarter receiving yards in 12-of-19 games, including all three of the Rams’ postseason games to close out his campaign.
Nacua faced the 49ers twice last season. While they held him to just five first-quarter receiving yards in the first matchup, Nacua tore San Francisco up for 47 first-quarter receiving yards in the second meeting.
The 49ers weren’t a defense to fear last season, giving up the 15th-most yards per pass (6.6), and Nacua should get off to a hot start against the division rival Thursday night.
