Sunday Morning Injury Report: Puka Nacua a Risky Bet, Najee Harris Nears Giants Debut

Sunday morning injury updates are basically a weekly hostage negotiation for fantasy managers and bettors. Mike Garafolo just dropped the latest ransom note on NFL Network, and it is a mixed bag of snap counts, game-time decisions, and potential debuts.

The biggest red flag belongs to Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua. He popped up on the Friday injury report with a hip bruise and did not practice, making him a true game-time decision for their matchup against the New York Giants. Garafolo’s unsolicited advice was to play it safe, which is polite television speak for finding a backup plan before you take a zero in your flex spot.

"Mike Garafolo advised fantasy managers to 'play it safe' regarding Puka Nacua."

Meanwhile, the Rams are also putting Aaron Donald on a pitch count. The future Hall of Famer is expected to see around 30 snaps against New York. If you are holding a Giants team total ticket, knowing the most terrifying defensive lineman of his generation is only playing half the game is the exact kind of math you want on your side.

Speaking of the Giants, running back Najee Harris might finally see the field. After signing a one-year deal in mid-August and sitting out Week 1 as a healthy scratch, the former first-round pick could make his New York debut. Harris is trying to bounce back from a brutal 2025 season that included a fireworks-related eye injury and a torn Achilles, so just getting back on the turf is a massive win.

Over in Kansas City, the Chiefs are waiting to see if rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane can go against the Indianapolis Colts. The sixth overall pick suffered a shoulder injury in their Week 1 blowout over the Denver Broncos. The good news for the defending AFC West champs is that defensive tackle Chris Jones is fully cleared, meaning the pass rush will be operating at maximum capacity regardless of who is covering the outside.

Finally, former Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II is reportedly close to signing somewhere soon. Veteran defensive backs usually do not stay on the street long once the early-season injuries start piling up across the league.

For now, all eyes are on the inactive lists dropping 90 minutes before kickoff. If Nacua sits, expect the Rams to lean heavily on their secondary options, while the Giants will try to figure out exactly how Harris fits into a backfield that desperately needs a spark.