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Rams' WR corps decimated: Nacua latest to hit IR
10 Nov
Summary
- Star receiver Puka Nacua likely headed to injured reserve.
- Nacua's injuries include MCL and PCL sprains, plus turf toe.
- Los Angeles faces tough opponents without their top two receivers.
The Los Angeles Rams are grappling with significant injury setbacks, notably concerning their receiving corps. All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua is now projected to join Davante Adams on the injured reserve list. Nacua sustained MCL and PCL sprains, along with turf toe, during the Rams' final offensive play against the Washington Commanders last week. This places him on track to miss a minimum of four games.
The team's upcoming schedule is particularly challenging, featuring matchups against the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers. The Rams will face the Cardinals without both Nacua and Adams for the first time this season. Adams is anticipated to return earliest against the Packers.
These injuries compound existing concerns about the Rams' playoff potential. Currently holding a 5-4 record, the team is outside the NFC playoff picture at the No. 9 seed, and third in their division. The return of Myles Garrett this week offers some reinforcement, but the offensive losses are a significant hurdle.
