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Sean McVay is now 3 - 0 in London as the Los Angeles Rams cruised to a 35 - 7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars . Puka Nacua didn't even hop on the plane as he's still recovering from an injury he sustained against the Baltimore Ravens, but the Rams offense didn't skip a beat without their top playmaker.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay had to ask himself how would his offense replace Puka Nacua this week. Nacua, who entered week six as the NFL's leader in receptions and receiving yards, suffered an ankle injury against Baltimore, resulting in limited play in that contest and Nacua missing the Rams' performance in London.
The Los Angeles Rams faced a tough test in Week 7, traveling overseas to London to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars without their top receiver, Puka Nacua.
The Los Angeles Rams had their most efficient offensive effort of the season on Sunday, seemingly flipping the narrative on slow starts that have plagued the season.
The Los Angeles Rams have hit a bit of an injury bug just before the mid-point of the 2025 NFL season. That is something the Rams were trying to avoid this season, but in this league, that is nearly impossible for a team to remain healthy for a long period of time during the season.
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Against one of the best defenses in the NFL and without Puka Nacua, the Los Angeles Rams showed that they can get it done on any given week. Matthew Stafford tied a career-high five touchdowns thrown, with three of them going to Davante Adams .
Rob Gronkowski might have just changed his mind… again. Just two weeks after boldly crowning Puka Nacua as “the best wide receiver in the NFL,” the four-time Super Bowl champion is now reserving that title for someone else: Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase.
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua dominated in 2024 before he was struck down by injuries. This season is in line for at least a lesser version of that. The Los Angeles Rams ruled Nacua out for their Week 7 battle against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, leaving them needing to lean on plan B.
With the Rams in London and getting ready to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Sean McVay gave a disappointing injury update on Nacua's availability against one of the best teams in the AFC.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was ruled out on Friday for a matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in London. Head coach Sean McVay delivered the expected verdict on the status of Nacua on Friday.
The Los Angeles Rams ruled out WR Puka Nacua and RT Rob Havenstein from Week 7, per Nate Atkins. Nacua was expected to miss Sunday’s game after suffering an ankle sprain in their previous game. It was reported that the team will likely evaluate Nacua after their bye week, which comes after they play the Jaguars in Week 7.
Pursuing a fifth playoff appearance in six seasons, the Los Angeles Rams are off to a strong start and in a three-way tie atop the NFC West. However, it seems the Rams (4-2) will be without one of their key players this week after star receiver Puka Nacua sustained an ankle injury in a win at Baltimore last week.
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua, who suffered an ankle-sprain in last Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, did not practice on Wednesday.
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is unlikely to play in London this weekend due to a sprained left ankle, NFL Network reported Monday. Nacua left Sunday's 17-3 victory at Baltimore in the second quarter because of a lower leg injury before returning in the second half in a limited capacity.