Puka Nacua missed the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 2 win against the New York Giants due to a hip injury after going into the game with a questionable tag. Ahead of tonight’s matchup with the Denver Broncos, Nacua is officially listed as doubtful to play.
If he sits this one out, it’ll be his second consecutive missed game.
Players listed as doubtful rarely end up playing, but what’s the latest on Nacua for tonight against the Broncos? Adam Schefter of ESPN shared an update on Sunday morning, which comes with some disappointing news for tonight but optimism for next week against the Eagles.
Latest Puka Nacua update for Week 3
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is doubtful for Sunday night’s game at Denver but could return as soon as next week against the Eagles, has been dealing with mainly
a groin injury that has impacted his explosiveness, per league sources. Functinally, Nacua can play, but he has… pic.twitter.com/odi11NFcic
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 27, 2026
Nacua didn’t practice at all this past week but there’s were videos of him running and sprinting off to the side with trainers. That’s a good sign for his progress, which is likely why the Rams are optimistic he can play next week in Philadelphia.
The Rams blew out the Giants last week without Nacua, 28-6, but the Broncos are a much more formidable opponent with a significantly better defense. The Rams need Nacua back as soon as he’s ready, even with Davante Adams looking like he’s still in his prime.
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