Puka Nacua To Undergo MRI For Late-Game Knee Injury

Los Angeles Rams star WR Puka Nacua will undergo injury tests to determine what happened on the team’s last offensive snap of their game against the Washington Commanders this weekend.

Nacua was hit while gaining five yards on a run. He stayed down for a few seconds but walked off the field under his own power.

The team announced that he will undergo an MRI to determine the extent and severity of the injury, but also said they believe his ACL is intact and not something they are worried the MRI will show.

Nacua also went into concussion protocol in the third quarter before being cleared.

The Rams have begun to turn their season in the right direction after a disappointing start, considering they were a top Super Bowl favorite going into the year. Any time missed for Nacua would be costly for Matt Stafford and Los Angeles’ offense.

Nacua was crucial in the 20-13 win over Washington. He had 14 receptions for 150 receiving yards and a touchdown. He also added 20 rushing yards, for 170 yards from scrimmage. He is Stafford’s top target on offense, averaging 10 receptions a game so far, which ties for third in the NFL this season.

The timeline for Nacua’s return will be set after the MRI results come back, and if he misses any time, the Rams will have to go deeper into their depth chart, which is already dealing with injuries this season. Stafford’s second star receiver, Davante Adams, is already out with a hamstring injury and will miss most of the season.