Puka Nacua injury timeline unclear
The gist
Rams All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua hurt his right knee on the team's final offensive snap in a 20-13 win over Washington.
He was set for a Monday MRI, and the Rams' belief it isn't an ACL tear is not a diagnosis.
How it unfolded
- Nov 8, 2026On the Rams' final offensive snap of a 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders, Nacua took a jet-sweep handoff on third-and-11 and gained 5 yards before being tackled by safety Jeremy Reaves. He finished with 14 receptions on 19 targets for 150 yards and a touchdown, plus 20 yards rushing.
- Nov 8, 2026Nacua was looked at by training staff on the sideline; video from the stands showed him wearing a brace on his right knee and walking with a slight limp. Reports after the game said he would undergo an MRI on Monday.
- Nov 9, 2026Nacua was set to undergo the MRI, with coach Sean McVay due to speak with reporters later that day. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Nacua was having more tests that morning.
Key terms
- All-Pro
- An honor given to the best professional American football player at each position in a given season, chosen by press organizations.
- Pro Bowler
- The annual all-star game of the National Football League featuring the league's star players.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia