Welcome to the fantasy football IR injury report. In this column, we will provide weekly updates on every relevant fantasy football player on injured reserve and other injury-related lists. Which Fantasy Players Are on IR in Week 8?

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua had one of the best rookie seasons ever, but he suffered a knee injury in the season opener and has been out ever since. When can we expect the second-year pro to return to the field?

Rams coach Sean McVay did give a minor update on Nacua on Monday, saying he does not expect Nacua to practice this week, according to the team’s website. Nacua went on injured reserve after he aggravated a knee injury, a PCL sprain, during Los Angeles’ season opener against the Detroit Lions back on Sept. 8, as the Deseret News reported.

With only two teams on bye this week, we have another injury report bursting at the seams with big names. We also have some returns to offset the potential absences, and there appears to be clarity in one direction or another on the status of most of the notable fantasy assets that are sporting injury designations.

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

The injury reports for NFL teams continues to grow in size and importance. Teams have a significant need for depth at this point of the season. There are a number of key running backs already ruled out for Week 7,

Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around fantasy football. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, injury updates, and rumors, be sure to follow @FantasyProsNFL on Twitter and bookmark