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Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua left Sunday’s practice early that was also a joint session with the Los Angeles Chargers. Nacua would would leave “a little over an hour” in and didn’t return to participate, but was on the sidelines “in uniform and helmet” on according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic […]

The New Orleans Saints have signed Samson Nacua, the brother of Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua who stood out last season as one of the NFL’s top young wide receivers. As for his brother in Samson, the Saints officially announced the transaction Friday along with stating that they have “terminated the contract of quarterback […]

When the Los Angeles Rams drafted Washington Huskies wide receiver Puka Nacua with the 177th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, they couldn’t have expected that Nacua would have the immediate success that he did. Nacua set single-season rookie records with 105 receptions and 1,486 yards, giving Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford a bonafide No. […]

After being a team famous for targeting as many big-name star players as possible, with Jalen Ramsey, Odell Beckham Jr., and Leonard Floyd all playing notable, visible roles on the team during their Super Bowl season, the Los Angeles Rams are attempting to build a new core on the fly, giving young players a chance […]

The Caleb Williams/Rome Odunze aerial circus is still months away from getting its start in the Windy City of Chicago, but already Odunze is making bold statements about his 2023-2024 goals. The Washington Huskies alum made his statement during a week when Bears president Kevin Warren shared a confident take on stadium setbacks. Odunze’s running […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was on the podcast of Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosy and gave insight in to what to expect out of his teammate in star pass-catcher Cooper Kupp. There is no doubt that the two were a must watch receiver duo in the league where the fall […]

In just a few weeks, dozens of NFL rookies will enter their new team’s facilities for the first time and come face-to-face with the icons they’ve watched on TV growing up. Hopefully, these rookies won’t have as scary an interaction as Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua did the first time he met the […]

The NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana is annually one of the most interesting events of the NFL calendar. Prospects of all different positions and pedigrees get to step onto the field and into the meeting rooms in order to boost their stock ahead of April’s NFL Draft. One development we see play out each […]

The Los Angeles Rams dropped a tough road playoff game to the Detroit Lions last year in Motown ending their season and leaving fans to wonder about the makeup of next year’s team, including whether former Georgia Bulldog Stetson Bennett would be on board. The Rams’ offseason has been a busy one so far as […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud are two of the top contenders for the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year award, and Nacua spoke on the competition between the two and other rookies in contention. “I know CJ, so we’re super close,” Puka Nacua said, via Gary Klein […]

The NFL season is not over yet, but the NFL Honors Awards are coming up on February 8, just three days before Super Bowl LVIII. The Associated Press doles out all of the major accolades like NFL MVP and NFL Coach of the Year at this ceremony — now in its 13th iteration. While Lamar […]

Madden 24 is adding a new Puka Nacua player item in MUT today to celebrate the rookie’s epic performance this year. After an explosive rookie season that saw Nacua record over 1,400 yards on 105 catches, EA Sports made sure to recognize Matt Stafford’s new #1 target. Make sure to keep an eye out for […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua just enjoyed a historic rookie season and a historic playoff debut against the Detroit Lions. Nacua recorded nine catches for 181 yards and a score, breaking DK Metcalf’s record for most receiving yards by a rookie in a playoff game. Unfortunately, Nacua wasn’t able to haul in one […]

The heat between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams continues to build ahead of their Wild Card matchup on Sunday. There’s already a storyline with Matthew Stafford returning to Detroit and Jared Goff welcoming his former team. Lions defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson added fuel to the fire when the media mentioned a matchup between […]

Puka Nacua has done the unthinkable. Especially considering he was a fifth-round pick for the Los Angeles Rams. In the middle of the game, the rookie receiver shared an emotional moment with his family after breaking two all-time rookie receiving records. The Rams’ rookie broke the record for most receptions (105) and yards (1,481) by […]

Puka Nacua has the opportunity to etch his name in the annals of history twice in the same game. But, it seems like the Los Angeles Rams have other plans to prepare for the playoffs. They will rest Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Ernest Jones, Cooper Kupp, and Aaron Donald for their season-ender against the San […]

The Los Angeles Rams selected wide receiver Puka Nacua in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft. If he had finished in the top-10 of rookie receivers in receptions and yards, the Rams probably would’ve been thrilled. Instead, Nacua did that for all NFL receivers. His 101 catches tied for eighth in the league, […]

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 […]