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Los Angeles Rams superstar Puka Nacua still shakes his head when he thinks about it. A snapshot of Nacua flexing alongside Davante Adams after a Rams touchdown has been making the rounds online, and for Nacua, the moment feels surreal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Rams (@rams) “I just […]

After finding themselves the last team standing in a bizarre year of NFC West football in 2024, the Los Angeles Rams are off to a very good start in 2025, taking care of the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans with relative ease to maintain a perfect record through Week 2. Unfortunately for Sean McVay’s club, […]

A number of top quarterbacks suffered injuries during Week 2, and that will have direct implications for Week 3 fantasy football rankings at the receiver position. After all, receivers need quarterbacks to deliver the ball to them. Joe Burrow will be out for the foreseeable future; JJ McCarthy has already been ruled out for Week […]

The Rams entered Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans with confidence, aiming to build on their strong start to the season. Predictions centered on Puka Nacua’s ability to once again shine after a 130-yard performance in Week 1, with Matthew Stafford healthy and Davante Adams drawing coverage. The expectation was that Nacua could cross 100 […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Sean McVay escaped 14-9 against the Houston Texans Sunday. But are feeling the effects of that brutal victory. The injuries are mounting up for L.A. nearly 24 hours later — including for two Matthew Stafford protectors. ESPN Rams insider Sarah Barshop provided the first update on this pivotal Rams starter. […]

The Los Angeles Rams pivoted to a down-and-dirty approach to win their opener. Withstanding a physical Houston Texans team to win 14-9. But that game left a key Matthew Stafford target injured. ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler provided an update on the health of Colby Parkinson. Who represents one of four tight ends the Rams […]

The Los Angeles Rams are facing the Houston Texans in their season opener on Sunday. After a preseason full of Matthew Stafford injury concerns, the quarterback was out there to open the season. But early in the first game, his top target was removed with a potential injury. Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has returned […]

Few teams in the NFL are built with as clear a mission as the Los Angeles Rams. They want to win another Super Bowl before Matthew Stafford hangs it up. Head coach Sean McVay, general manager Les Snead, and the front office have doubled down on this roster. They have loaded it with star power […]

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes acknowledged a significant miss in the team’s draft evaluations, citing Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua as one player he wishes the organization had pursued more aggressively. In an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Clark on the “This Is Football” podcast, Holmes discussed the importance of self-assessment in the […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua had one of the best rookie seasons ever in 2023. Injuries prevented him from matching that success in 2024, but a bounce-back season is expected, especially with Cooper Kupp now suiting up for the Seattle Seahawks. So, what is Nacua’s fantasy football outlook for the 2025 season? Puka Nacua’s […]

Davante Adams has worked with great teammates before, but he cannot wait to share the field with Puka Nacua. The new Los Angeles Rams receiver had nothing but praise for his teammate ahead of the 2025 season. Adams, who ended the 2024 season with the New York Jets, believes that Nacua is one of the […]

Puka Nacua is quickly becoming known for more than just record-breaking catches. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver stirred up a fresh wave of sports debate when he stepped into basketball territory and shared an opinion that some fans are calling downright wild. During a lighthearted segment of “Start, Bench, Cut,” Nacua ranked the three […]

We’re gaining more clarity on the 2025 Los Angeles Rams now that they’ll leave paradise soon. It’s Super Bowl or bust this fall. Sean McVay narrated the first aggressive move: Sending Davante Adams a highlight package of his biggest plays. That led to Adams’ blockbuster Rams signing in March. The perennial Pro Bowler has since […]

The Los Angeles Rams feature talent not earning much praise ahead of 2025. Yet their 2024 production speaks to growth and breakout for this fall. L.A. won’t be a team reliant on Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp moving forward — also known as the “Nine and Dime” connection. Nor will they even need to place […]

The Los Angeles Rams have positions solidified ahead of the 2025 season. Training camp stars aren’t guaranteed to push out certain veterans. Sean McVay won’t worry about a rookie quarterback challenging Matthew Stafford — as the franchise didn’t draft a QB. There’s still positions that’ll feature competition, however. And this will impact some veteran stars. […]

The Los Angeles Rams are preparing for the 2025 NFL season without longtime wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who was released in March after eight seasons with the franchise. As the team reshapes its offense, third-year receiver Puka Nacua admitted the transition has felt strange in the wake of Kupp’s departure. Speaking to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, […]

Puka Nacua and Davante Adams stand out as the star duo in the Los Angeles Rams’ receiving corps. Adams joined the Rams earlier this offseason after a unique campaign in 2024. He was first with the Las Vegas Raiders before the team traded him to the New York Jets midway through the season. He paired […]

The Los Angeles Rams bolstered the star power by adding perennial Pro Bowler Davante Adams this offseason. Meanwhile, Puka Nacua has a growing celebrity in L.A. while Matthew Stafford is an established fixture. But the Rams come with a trio of hidden gems worth knowing about. Head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead […]

Former Second-team All-Pro receiver for the Los Angeles Rams Puka Nacua and his girlfriend announced their pregnancy in a heartwarming social media video. His girlfriend, Hallie Aiono, posted the video on Instagram. The first four photos are of Aiono showing off her baby bump and ultrasound pictures. The final slide features a video where Nacua […]

Aaron Donald might be retired, but he will never sever his ties with the Los Angeles Rams. One year after he made the shocking decision to hang up his cleats, Donald took a lighthearted shot at former teammate Puka Nacua’s look. While wearing a long-haired wig, Donald examined himself in a mirror while jokingly saying […]

With the NFL in the midst of the offseason, the UFL is in full swing of its regular season. The Michigan Panthers are fighting for a playoff position as they are currently the No. 2 seed with a 3-2 record. However, the club hit the news cycle recently after the brother of Los Angeles Rams […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is high on one specific wide receiver prospect coming out of the 2025 NFL draft. The former Pro Bowl and All-Pro wide receiver is giving major props to No. 8 overall pick and new Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. McMillan was the top wide receiver selected — […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will be entering his first season without Cooper Kupp. The 23-year-old receiver will lead the Rams’ receiving corps for the first time without the veteran wideout, who signed with the Seattle Seahawks in the offseason after an eight-year career with the Rams. Kupp is one of the best […]

The Los Angeles Rams are currently in the middle of a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise. Los Angeles is coming off of a narrow playoff loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the division round of the 2024-25 playoffs. The Rams surprised many last year by overcoming […]

The Los Angeles Rams will fill eight open spots. Every spot comes via the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Les Snead placed a new emphasis on finding draft gems after their rough 2022 season. Names like Puka Nacua, Kobie Turner, and last year’s top rookie Jared Verse arrived. All turning this franchise into a reborn […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay took the side of the fans in a stunning way. He’s not unleashing a certain weapon correctly. It’s not Puka Nacua, though. Or the departed Cooper Kupp. McVay shared to team reporter Stu Jackson that Tutu Atwell has been under used. He’s the same Atwell earning one more […]

The Los Angeles Rams are entering April ready to add new pieces for their second Super Bowl run in five seasons. This time through the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay now hold this first: Los Angeles will have a first round selection for the second year in a […]

Puka Nacua earned the honor to play with Los Angeles Rams legend Aaron Donald for his rookie season. The star wide receiver is considering following Donald’s retirement plan — by retiring early. Nacua delivered the stirring take on the “Join the Lobby” podcast. The incoming third-year WR sounded serious about his future plan once he […]

Though it may be the NFL offseason, it is never too early to begin thinking about the upcoming fantasy football season. With the new league year officially here as of March 12, players have begun to switch teams this offseason, which means it’s time to get a jump start on the 2025 fantasy football season. […]

The Los Angeles Rams got off to a hot start this offseason after signing Davante Adams to a two-year, $44 million contract. Adams is set to replace Cooper Kupp after the front office elected to release him from the roster. So, Adams will be paired up with Puka Nacua, giving quarterback Matthew Stafford two solid […]

Once Davante Adams officially signs with the Los Angeles Rams, the No. 17 will be there for him to claim. After Puka Nacua initially claimed he would not give it up, the team announced on social media he would be switching to No. 12 in 2025. The team captioned its announcement with the phrase, “Some […]

Davante Adams’ time working with quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears to be coming to an end. The two former All-Pros played together for the first eight years of Adams’ career, where he flourished, posting Hall of Fame-type numbers. He then spent two plus years with the Las Vegas Raiders. Yet, the Silver and Black struggled to […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ wide receiver room looks different with the addition of Davante Adams. And the team signed one of its own. Also, another Rams receiver must decide what to do about jersey No. 17, and Puka Nacua said he won’t just hand it over to Adams. Nacua made his comments on the Pat […]

Puka Nacua won’t just be hungry for the football in 2025 for the Los Angeles Rams. He’s hungry period, following the blockbuster Davante Adams signing on Sunday. The Rams and Adams agreed to a two-year, $46 million deal ahead of the league’s legal tampering period and after bringing back Tutu Atwell on a $10 million […]

While the Los Angeles Rams mull over whether to trade Cooper Kupp, the other standout wide receiver, Puka Nacua, is enjoying the Lakers’ season. And Nacua shouted out Luka Doncic after the pair executed a jersey swap, according to a post on X by ClutchPoints. Luka Doncic x Puka Nacua jersey swap 🔥 (via @jovanbuha) […]

Following one of the biggest trades in sports history, the Los Angeles Lakers made a trade for Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams. However, following a failed physical, the deal was rescinded, leaving the Lakers with a full 15-man roster. In the time that the Lakers possibly had an opening in their roster, Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Rams have declared their intention to trade wideout Cooper Kupp. The eight-year veteran spent his entire career with the Rams, ranking top-four in team history for receiving yards, receptions and receiving touchdowns. In an effort to move him this offseason, Los Angeles could eat some of the money due to the wideout. […]

The Los Angeles Rams will follow the neighboring Lakers in pulling off a major trade. Except Monday’s trade news sparked a hilarious reaction from Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua. Cooper Kupp announced on social media that he’s on his way out. This means the Rams are officially shopping their Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player. […]

It was 4th-and-11 at the Philadelphia Eagles 22-yard line. Matthew Stafford dropped back, looked to his right, and chucked the ball up to the Los Angeles Rams’ top receiver, Puka Nacua. And then… well, Stafford wasn’t sure what happened, at least until he heard the ravenous cheer of the Eagles fanbase, which let him know […]