
Divisional rivals in the NFL don't like one another. They meet at least twice a year, and that sets the table for some heated exchanges.
As such, and given their recent history, it's not much of a surprise to hear that Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua isn't too fond of the Seattle Seahawks.
The star wide receiver torched them in December for 12 receptions, 225 yards and two touchdowns, but the Seahawks got the last laugh in the NFC Championship Game. That's why he made sure to let them know just how he feels about them, and he even singled out safety Julian Love as the guy he likes the least.
“Everybody on the Seahawks. I hate everybody over there,” Nacua said on the "Impaulsive" podcast. “Think the No. 1 guy I don't [like], Julian Love over there… We're not friends. He took a couple shots at me mid-game, and I definitely find my opportunities to get back at him too.”
Unsurprisingly, Love was asked about Nacua's comments, and he chose to take the high road and downplayed his rival's accusations.
“Surprised maybe a little bit, but expected,” Love responded. “He's my rival, we've obviously had some tough games, play hard. Yeah, it was definitely funny.”
Rams WR Puka Nacua recently said of the Seahawks on the Impaulsive Podcast, “I hate everyone over there.” He specifically mentioned Love.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 19, 2026
Love was asked about today. pic.twitter.com/zIv4dFWBu7
Nacua has made the rounds for all the wrong reasons this offseason, so his comments should be taken with a pinch of salt. That said, there's clearly some animosity between these two clubs. After losing to them twice in three tries last season, the Rams have gone the extra mile to get back at their NFC West rivals in 2026.
With Trent McDuffie, Myles Garrett and maybe even Aaron Donald in town, the defending Super Bowl champions will be in for a challenge when they face Sean McVay's team. Nacua will continue to put the Seahawks' elite secondary to the test, and Love will have his shot at showing him how much he cares for him.
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