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Who will step up for Rams if Puka Nacua can’t go?

It’s being expected that Puka Nacua will miss Week 3 after missing Week 2, so who will step up in his place? The tight-end room? A specific player? No one? Last week Terrance Ferguson seemed to dish out some of…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 5:03 PM
Who will step up for Rams if Puka Nacua can’t go?
Key Things to Know
  • Puka Nacua is expected to miss the Los Angeles Rams' Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos.
  • Head coach Sean McVay stated that Nacua is not making great progress in his recovery.
  • The Rams do not view Nacua's injury as a long-term issue.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to miss Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Denver Broncos after previously missing Week 2. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Nacua is likely to be sidelined, and Rams head coach Sean McVay indicated that the wide receiver is not making great progress in his recovery.

The Rams view the injury as a short-term issue that needs time to heal. Without Nacua, the offense relied heavily on wide receiver Davante Adams and tight end Terrance Ferguson during Week 2, and McVay expressed confidence in the remaining roster to perform against the Broncos.

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