Puka Nacua

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports “there is now optimism that Puka Nacua could play” on Thursday night against the Vikings.

Nacua has already been listed as questionable for Week 8, but he’s working his way back from the knee injury he suffered in Week 1 and could be nearing a return despite his 21-day return window opening just a few days ago. Pelissero notes that if Nacua did play, it’s unlikely he plays a full complement of snaps, but that “if all goes well, it seems like we’re trending towards Nacua at least being active” on Thursday. If he is active, Nacua will be a risky fantasy start in Week 8 given his return time and the possibility of limited snaps.