Puka Nacua first injured his knee in training camp during a joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers, sidelining him for several weeks before the season. Then in Week 1, the injury worsened and he missed the next five games before returning in Week 8.
Although he didn’t play the full game, Nacua looked like his usual self against the Vikings, catching seven passes for 106 yards in the Rams’ win. Unfortunately, his knee issue resurfaced on Thursday when he collided with it during practice and had to leave early.
He missed Friday’s practice and is officially doubtful to play against the Seahawks today, but here are the latest updates on the Rams receiver.
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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Nacua will at least try it today against the Seahawks. He is expected to “be able to try to play” in Seattle, which is a good sign for the Rams and the receiving corps as a whole.
When both Nacua and Cooper Kupp are healthy, the Rams offense looks very different.
The Rams expect WR Puka Nacua to be able to try to play Sunday against Seattle, though he is listed as questionable with a knee injury, according to sources.
– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024
Rams Depth Chart WR Starter Backup WR1 Cooper Kupp Tutu Atwell WR2 Puka Nacua Tyler Johnson WR3 Demarcus Robinson Jordan Whittington
Nacua, Kupp and Robinson are expected to be the top wide receivers again, with Tyler Johnson and Tutu Atwell as the primary backups. Jordan Whittington is questionable so he’s not sure to play, which would be his second straight missed game.
