Puka Nacua’s Knee and Toe Injuries Could Sideline Rams’ Leading Receiver
Injuries on the Final Play
Nacua was hurt on the Rams’ final offensive snap, when he took a jet-sweep handoff and was tackled. The reported injuries were sprains to his MCL and PCL, along with turf toe.
An earlier update said Nacua would have an MRI on Monday to establish the extent of the knee injury. The team did not believe he had torn his ACL, but the imaging was expected to provide more information.
Likely Injured Reserve Move
Coach Sean McVay said Nacua was likely to be placed on injured reserve because of the MCL and PCL sprains. The reports did not give a timetable for his return.
This would be Nacua’s second time missing games because of an injury this season. He previously dealt with a groin injury early in the campaign.
Share of Rams’ Passing Production
Matthew Stafford has thrown for 2,374 yards this season. Nacua and Adams have combined for 1,195 yards, or 50.3% of that total. The two receivers have also scored eight of the Rams’ 16 receiving touchdowns, accounting for half of the team’s total.
Key points
- Nacua injured his knee and toe on the Rams’ final offensive snap.
- McVay said Nacua is likely to be placed on injured reserve.
- An MRI was planned for Monday to assess the knee injury.
- Nacua and Adams have combined for 50.3% of Stafford’s passing yards.