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Rams Receiver Nacua Shakes Off Brutal Hit, Leads Team to Victory

Summary

  • Rams' Puka Nacua suffers helmet-to-helmet hit, returns to game and makes critical plays
  • Dalton Kincaid and Jackson Hawes, former Utah teammates, make big plays for Bills in comeback win
  • Broncos' Jonah Elliss and Zach Allen sack Titans QB to preserve narrow victory
Rams Receiver Nacua Shakes Off Brutal Hit, Leads Team to Victory

In a week filled with standout performances by players with ties to the state of Utah, several athletes made headlines for their resilience and game-changing plays.

The Los Angeles Rams' star receiver Puka Nacua showcased his toughness, returning to the game after suffering a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter. Despite the gash on his forehead requiring stitches, Nacua went on to catch 10 passes for 130 yards, helping the Rams secure a 14-9 win over the Houston Texans.

Across the country, former Utah teammates Dalton Kincaid and Jackson Hawes made their mark in the Buffalo Bills' thrilling 41-40 comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Kincaid scored the Bills' first touchdown of the season and made a crucial 22-yard catch to set up a field goal, while Hawes hauled in a 29-yard pass that set up the game-winning drive.

In Denver, Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss and defensive end Zach Allen combined for a pair of sacks that helped preserve their team's 20-12 win over the Tennessee Titans. Elliss' 16-yard sack on a critical fourth-quarter drive was a key moment in the tight contest.

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Nacua caught 10 passes for 130 yards, including critical plays, to help the Rams defeat the Texans.
Kincaid scored a touchdown and made a key catch, while Hawes had a 29-yard reception that set up the game-winning drive.
Elliss and Allen combined for a pair of sacks that helped preserve Denver's 20-12 win.

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