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With five receptions and 118 yards in a Week 17 win over the New York Giants, rookie receiver Puka Nacua is now just 29 yards short of breaking Bill Groman’s rookie receiving yards record when he put up 1,473 yards in 1960. He is also four receptions short of breaking Jaylen Waddle’s rookie receptions record. […]

The Los Angeles Rams are still fighting for a playoff spot heading into their Week 17 clash with the New York Giants. Puka Nacua is dealing with an injury as LA continues to jostle for playoff positioning but should be able to go at MetLife Stadium for the 1:00 PM EST game. Nacua is listed […]

Sean McVay is in a deep need to make a late-season surge to punch a playoff ticket. Matthew Stafford has been on a tear this season and it is in large part due to the weapons in the Los Angeles Rams system. His season is on the line when they face the New York Giants […]

This season, the NFL has witnessed two of the best rookie performances by offensive players in recent memory. Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud would be obvious AP Offensive Rookie of the Year winners in any other year. Unfortunately, they will have to compete for an award they both […]

Puka Nacua has already had an outstanding rookie year, and now he’s on pace to break season-long rookie records. Nacua broke records as soon as he came into the NFL, breaking the rookie single-game record for receptions with 15 in his first NFL game. Now, he has a realistic shot at surpassing both the rookie […]

There’s been no shortage of talented rookies who have emerged throughout the year, proving that the scouts who vouched for them and the GM’s who drafted them knew what they were doing. Most seasons, guys like Sam LaPorta, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Addison, Jahmyr Gibbs, Tank Dell and Rashee Rice would all have very compelling cases […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford isn’t considered one of the greatest of all time or even of his generation. Maybe he should be, though. By the end of the 2023 season, if rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua can get 147 more receiving yards, Stafford will be the QB for three of the biggest pass-catching […]

The Los Angeles Rams picked up a huge win against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football, and rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua was once again outstanding. He was the leading receiver in the game for the Rams, and he also scored a touchdown in the game. Los Angeles is now over .500 with […]

The Los Angeles Rams secured a crucial win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season. The game was a thrilling encounter that saw the Rams dominate the Browns at home. The Rams’ victory was a result of a collective effort from the team, but some standout performers deserved recognition for […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua’s first NFL season has been so phenomenal it’s even caught the attention of LeBron James. The rookie wide receiver caught four passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in the team’s 16-6 win over the Cleveland Browns Sunday. The rookie is heading toward the record books with an […]

One of the biggest stories in the 2023 NFL season for the Los Angeles Rams is the emergence of wide receiver Puka Nacua as a legitimate weapon downfield. Nacua showed off once again in Week 13, as he led Los Angeles with 105 receiving yards and a touchdown on four receptions and seven targets in […]

The Los Angeles Rams are trying to get back to .500 on the season as they’re in the middle of a dogfight against the Cleveland Browns. However, there is some concern for wide receiver, Puka Nacua, as he fell to a ribs injury in the second quarter of the game. Nacua extended to catch a […]

Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua has had a fantastic rookie season, and he put his name in the Rams record book with a reception early in the team’s Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns. Nacua caught a 13-yard pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford in the first quarter, and that play gave […]

The Los Angeles Rams were able to pull away late and capture a victory in Week 11 over the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams trailed for almost the entirety of the game. Seattle jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the second quarter, but Los Angeles stormed back in the later stages of the game to […]

As Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season unfolds, fantasy football managers are facing critical decisions for their lineups. Don’t fret – we’re here to provide valuable insights to guide you through these challenging choices. Explore this article to discover four Wide Receivers primed for a start and three you might consider benching in Week […]

The Los Angeles Rams raised some eyebrows around the NFL and in fantasy football circles with the signing of quarterback Carson Wentz on Tuesday after waiving Week 9 starter Brett Rypien, who failed to utilize Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua with any sucess. While Wentz is expected to backup Matthew Stafford when the Rams return […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had a disappointing season so far. Injuries, including a recent injury to quarterback Matthew Stafford, have compounded their struggles. With Stafford out, many fantasy football owners are wondering how this will affect the production of key players like Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. In this article, we will take a […]

The Green Bay Packers have their defense to thank a lot for their successful venture in Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season, as they defeated the Los Angeles Rams at home, 20-3. Among the heroes on Green Bay’s stop unit in that contest was rookie cornerback Carrington Valentine, who helped silence Rams wideout Puka […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ season started off stronger than anticipated, but it’s looking an awful lot like their 2022 season. Last season, LA was battered by injuries to key players, including Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp. Now, LA’s offense is starting to lose some bite again with Stafford and breakout rookie Puka Nacua dealing with […]

The Los Angeles Rams are dealing with both good news and bad news as they prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers. The team made a QB related move in light of the latest status update on Stafford. The Rams are expected to be without their leading tackler on Sunday which could make matters […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ Week 8 opponents are reeling after a discouraging home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but there is still enough talent remaining on the Los Angeles Rams’ roster to make them a worthy foe. Cooper Kupp is back on the field and appears to have a new sidekick that can be just as […]

Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua is having an unbelievable start to his rookie season, joining JaMarr Chase as the only receivers with 700 receiving yards through the first seven games of their career. Now Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is quoted as saying that Nacua “hasn’t reached his peak in terms of comfortability”, according […]

There really is a significant amount of unpredictability at the wide receiver position on a week-to-week basis. Keep in mind that last week Josh Downs and Puka Nacua emerged as the top scorers in PPR format. This unpredictability makes it challenging to predict how the upcoming week will unfold. However, it’s important to recognize that […]

The Los Angeles Rams have unearthed a gem in rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua. He joined Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase as the only wide receivers who racked up more than 700 yards in their first seven games, per SportsCenter. Elite company 🤝 Puka Nacua joined Ja'Marr Chase as the only players in NFL history […]

Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers are improving to a four-win record after the mix of proper play calls and their secondary doing wonders against the Los Angeles Rams. Joey Porter Jr. played a huge part in stalling the Matthew Stafford-led attack and he was successful in doing so. Although, the main drawback was the amount of […]

Consistency has been hard to come by for the Los Angeles Rams so far in the 2023 NFL regular season. They have yet to win consecutive games, as they followed up their win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6 with a 24-17 home loss to Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. But […]

Injuries continue to ravage your fantasy football rosters, and Week 6 saw quite a few big pieces drop. Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Justin Fields, and others went down with injuries, with no real timetables known about their return, and these injuries impact not just their fantasy stock, but that of the players around them. As […]

Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season just came to an end, and it was an exciting week for football fans. Week 6 promises to be more action and fantasy football managers may find themselves looking for a Wide Receiver on the waiver wire. In this article, we will identify a few wideouts to watch […]

NBA star LeBron James has picked up the NBA-inspired nickname for breakout Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua ahead of the team’s Week 5 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. In an Instagram video on NFL Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers legend called the Rams WR by his new moniker, which pays tribute to Dallas […]

Hallie Aiono had the perfect reaction after witnessing her boyfriend Puka Nacua’s first NFL touchdown. Aiono sat in stunned silence after Nacua,caught the game-winning touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. Puka Nacua is a rookie wide receiver playing for the Los Angeles Rams. Aiono recorded the memorable moment on TikTok (via Rams Tapes’ […]

Few rookies in NFL history have gotten off to a stronger start than Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua. During Sunday’s epic Rams win against the Indianapolis Colts, Nacua was absolutely electric, hauling in nine receptions for 163 yards in the overtime victory. Nacua also made the most important play of the day for Los […]

Puka Nacua has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Rams. Most claimed that his early performances had been a fluke but he is still fairly consistent even after their Week 4 triumph against the Indianapolis Colts. Derion Kendrick even disclosed that all this attention and achievements got the young weapon a nickname that was […]

The Los Angeles Rams picked up a 29-23 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to move to 2-2 on the season, and rookie sensation Puka Nacua scored the game-winning touchdown, leading Sean McVay to make some interesting comments about his usage in the near future with Cooper Kupp potentially making his return soon. […]

The 2023 NFL season is only three games old, but Puka Nacua has quickly become one of the most popular players in the league in a short amount of time. Nacua has been the waiver-wire darling in fantasy football leagues everywhere this year, and he continued to make history early on in the Rams Week […]

Los Angeles Rams fans- and fantasy managers- can breathe a sigh of relief. Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua, listed as questionable with an oblique injury, is officially active for the Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, per the team’s Twitter account. There were questions surrounding Nacua’s status, as the rookie wideout has […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is listed as questionable for Week 3 versus the Cincinnati Bengals, per Adam Schefter. However, Rams fans and Nacua’s fantasy football managers will love Sean McVay’s update on Nacua. Despite the questionable injury status, McVay said Nacua is expected to play, per Schefter as well. Nacua is dealing […]

Only two weeks of the 2023 NFL season are in the books, yet there have already been a handful of big injuries that have wreaked havoc on the fantasy football landscape. As we head into Week 3, it’s worth taking a closer look at some of the injuries that could end up keeping key players […]

Los Angeles Rams breakout receiver Puka Nacua reportedly is not practicing Thursday due to an oblique injury, per Adam Grosbard of the Orange Country Register. Nacua is expected to play on Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals though. Sean McVay also provided an update on Nacua, per Grosbard as well. “That’s absolutely something that you […]

The Los Angeles Rams got bad news with Cooper Kupp beginning the season on IR. However, through the first two games, rookie Puka Nacua has burst onto the scene and looks every bit the part of a quality receiver. So far, Nacua has 25 catches for 266 yards on 35 targets and has become the […]