How Rams Can Make Their Updated Wide Receiver Depth Chart Work With Puka Nacua Joining Davante Adams on IR

Two stars sidelined

Los Angeles opened the season with Nacua and Adams as its top receiving duo. By Week 10, neither is available: Nacua is on injured reserve with a knee sprain, and Adams is there with a hamstring tear.

Both could return before the season ends, but the Rams must manage without them in the meantime. The team also has tight end Tyler Higbee, while Matthew Stafford will need to elevate the remaining options.

Limited production on roster

Among the five receivers on the active roster, Mumpfield has the strongest season totals: 11 receptions for 162 yards. He is the only healthy receiver with more than 100 receiving yards and is effectively the team's top option for now.

Other options remain unproven

Tutu Atwell and CJ Daniels are expected to be among the starting receivers, although the Rams could use double-tight-end formations frequently this weekend. Atwell has seven catches this season and experience in the offense, and could draw the most targets among the receivers.

Daniels, a sixth-round rookie, has yet to record a career reception. Brennan Presley has not played this season and appeared in one game last year; Xavier Smith has no catches this season, after recording 18 receptions for 303 yards in 2025.

Playoff stakes for Los Angeles

The depleted receiving group presents a challenge as the Rams try to stay in contention. Los Angeles is 5-4 and currently outside the playoff picture. With Nacua and Adams unavailable, the team will rely on its remaining receivers, Higbee and Stafford while the two injured players work toward possible returns.