Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury on the Los Angeles Rams’ final offensive snap in Sunday’s win, which was disappointing news after the team secured its third straight victory. Nacua underwent an MRI to determine the severity, and on Monday afternoon, head coach Sean McVay shared an update on the star receiver.
McVay told reporters that Nacua suffered an MCL and PCL sprain, as well as turf toe. He will likely be placed on injured reserve, which will force him to miss at least four games. If he does go on IR, he won't be eligible to return until Week 15 at the earliest. The Rams have a bye in Week 11, but players on IR are required to miss four games, not just four weeks.
This is a devastating blow to the Rams, who are also without Davante Adams.
He was placed on IR before Week 7 after rupturing his hamstring, an injury that was said to have a 6-10-week recovery timeline.
Sean McVay said Puka Nacua suffered an MCL-PCL sprain and turf toe and is likely going on IR
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) November 9, 2026
Nacua caught 14 of his 19 targets Sunday for 150 yards and a touchdown. He also added two carries for 20 yards, the last of which resulted in his knee injury.
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