FootballNFLLos Angeles RamsWide receiver
Injury status: Out, leg - ESPN report of Nov 11
Puka Nacua is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and was named First-team All-Pro in 2025.
57 NFL games4 seasons
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Born on May 29, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Puka Nacua is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and wears number 12. Nacua played college football at Washington and BYU, and he has played for the Los Angeles Rams since 2023.
In the 2025 regular season, Nacua played 16 games for the Los Angeles Rams, with 105 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, and 129 catches for 1,715 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.
Nacua had 20 rushing yards and 14 catches for 150 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 20-13 win at the Washington Commanders on Nov 8, 2026. Earlier he caught 11 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown in a 24-9 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov 1, 2026, and added 10 rushing yards with 8 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown in a 35-21 win at the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct 25, 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Nov 11, 202657 games: 51 regular season, 6 playoffs. Every NFL game of his career, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | Catches | Yards | TD | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAR | 7 | 70 | 715 | 4 | 93 |
| 2025 | LAR | 16 | 129 | 1,715 | 10 | 166 |
| 2025 playoffs | 3 | 24 | 332 | 2 | 42 | |
| 2024 | LAR | 11 | 79 | 990 | 3 | 106 |
| 2024 playoffs | 2 | 11 | 141 | 0 | 23 | |
| 2023 | LAR | 17 | 105 | 1,486 | 6 | 160 |
| 2023 playoffs | 1 | 9 | 181 | 1 | 10 | |
| Career | 51 | 383 | 4,906 | 23 | 525 | |
| Career playoffs | 6 | 44 | 654 | 3 | 75 |
Out leg (4h ago)
rushing: CAR 2, YDS 20, AVG 10.0, TD 0, LONG 15
receiving: REC 14, YDS 150, AVG 10.7, TD 1, LONG 21, TGTS 19
fumbles: FUM 1, LOST 1, REC 0
defensive: TOT 1, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: LAR moneyline won, spread -4.5 covered
receiving: REC 11, YDS 80, AVG 7.3, TD 1, LONG 18, TGTS 12
Betting: LAR moneyline won, spread -6.5 covered
rushing: CAR 2, YDS 10, AVG 5.0, TD 0, LONG 7
receiving: REC 8, YDS 68, AVG 8.5, TD 1, LONG 13, TGTS 10
Betting: LAR moneyline won, spread -3.5 covered
receiving: REC 6, YDS 80, AVG 13.3, TD 0, LONG 43, TGTS 7
Betting: LAR moneyline lost, spread -12.5 did not cover
rushing: CAR 2, YDS 9, AVG 4.5, TD 0, LONG 9
receiving: REC 17, YDS 138, AVG 8.1, TD 1, LONG 21, TGTS 24
Betting: LAR moneyline lost, spread -3.5 did not cover
rushing: CAR 1, YDS 2, AVG 2.0, TD 1, LONG 2
receiving: REC 9, YDS 125, AVG 13.9, TD 0, LONG 32, TGTS 12
Betting: LAR moneyline won, spread -3.5 covered
receiving: REC 5, YDS 74, AVG 14.8, TD 0, LONG 41, TGTS 9
defensive: TOT 1, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: LAR moneyline lost, spread -3.5 did not cover
Box score lines from ESPN.
Betting: his team's result at the closing moneyline and spread most of our sportsbooks closed at (3 books or more).
BET Last met Oct 18, 2026; his teams 5-1.
Nacua holds the NFL record for receiving yards in a rookie season, with 1,486.
Nacua holds the NFL record for receptions by a rookie in a game, with 15.
Nacua was named Second-team All-Pro in 2023.
Nacua was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2023 and 2025.
Los Angeles Rams2023 to now - 57 games6 games
44 catches, 654 yds, 3 TD
Sep 10, 2023: 10 catches, 119 yds, 0 TDRams 30, Seahawks 13
Nov 8, 2026: 14 catches, 150 yds, 1 TDRams 20, Commanders 13
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
His line: 41 catches, 505 yds, 3 TD
Last met Oct 18, 2026
His line: 46 catches, 508 yds, 3 TD
Last met Sep 10, 2026
His line: 44 catches, 665 yds, 4 TD
Last met Jan 25, 2026
His line: 42 catches, 522 yds, 1 TD
Last met Oct 4, 2026
His line: 22 catches, 397 yds, 1 TD
Last met Dec 14, 2025
His line: 21 catches, 315 yds, 3 TD
Last met Nov 2, 2025
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
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The Rams remain optimistic that Nacua (knee/toe) will be able to return to action Week 14 versus the 49ers or Week 15 versus the Cowboys, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
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doubtful
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Nacua suffered a knee injury during Sunday's 20-13 win at Washington and will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine its extent, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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questionable
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Nacua returned to Sunday's game against the Commanders after visiting the medical tent, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
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Nacua secured 11 of 12 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 24-9 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
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Nacua brought in eight of 10 targets for 68 yards and a touchdown and rushed twice for 10 yards in the Rams' 35-21 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
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Nacua (calf) is active for Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
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The Rams are optimistic that Nacua (calf), who is listed as questionable for Week 7, will play in Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Nacua (calf) won't practice Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
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The calf injury Nacua sustained Thursday is believed to be "more minor than anything else" and "not significant," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Nacua suffered a calf injury during Thursday's practice and went down as a limited participant, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
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Nacua hauled in six of seven targets for 80 yards during Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals
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Nacua brought in 17 of 24 targets for 138 yards and a touchdown and rushed twice for nine yards in the Rams' 37-34 overtime loss to the Bills on Monday night.
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Nacua brought in 17 of 24 targets for 138 yards and a touchdown and rushed twice for nine yards in the Rams' 37-34 overtime loss to the Bills on Monday night.
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Nacua (hip) caught nine of 12 targets for 125 yards and added a two-yard rushing touchdown in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Eagles.
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Nacua is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles.
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Nacua (hip) isn't expected to have limitations on his workload during Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Head coach Sean McVay said Nacua (hip) won't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
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Nacua (hip) officially was listed as a limited participant on Thursday's injury report, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
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Nacua (hip) is expected to log a full practice Thursday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
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Nacua (hip) officially was limited at Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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Coach Sean McVay said Nacua (hip) will practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
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Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that the Rams are "hopeful" Nacua (hip) will return to action for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
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Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that the Rams are "hopeful" Nacua (hip) will return to action for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
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Nacua (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game in Denver, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
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Nacua (hip), who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Denver, has been hampered by a groin injury that has impacted his explosiveness, and while the Rams haven't taken surgery "entirely off the table," the issue is considered "short term," with a return possible sooner rather than later, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Coach Sean McVay said Friday that Nacua (hip) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Denver, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
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Nacua (hip) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
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Nacua (hip) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
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Nacua, who was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, doesn't appear to be making much progress in his recovery from a groin injury and could be trending toward a second consecutive absence Sunday against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Nacua (groin) will not practice Wednesday, but head coach Sean McVay indicated he could practice later this week, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
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Rams head coach Sean McVay acknowledged Tuesday that he's uncertain if Nacua (groin) will be available for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports. "I'm not sure what his status is as far as this next coming week," McVay said of Nacua. "I'm hopeful that he'll play.... If he's ready to go, great. If not, then we'll continue to roll."
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Rams head coach Sean McVay acknowledged Tuesday that he's uncertain if Nacua (groin) will be available for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports. "I'm not sure what his status is as far as this next coming week," McVay said of Nacua. "I'm hopeful that he'll play.... If he's ready to go, great. If not, then we'll continue to roll."
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Nacua (hip) is listed as inactive Monday against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Nacua (hip) is listed as inactive Monday against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Nacua (hip), who is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Giants, "is trending the wrong way" in advance of the Week 2 contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Nacua (hip), who is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Giants "is trending the wrong way" in advance of the Week 2 contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Nacua (hip) is considered by the Rams "to be a pre-game decision" for Monday's game against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Coach Sean McVay said Nacua (hip) won't practice Saturday and will be listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Giants, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
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Nacua didn't practice Friday due to a hip injury, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
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Nacua didn't take part in the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
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Nacua brought in five of nine targets for 74 yards during the Rams' 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
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Groin
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Nacua was a non-participant at Thursday's joint practice with the Saints, Stu Jackson and Zach Edwards of the Rams' official site report.
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questionable
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Coach Sean McVay said Nacua (groin) may not practice this week, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
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Head coach Sean McVay expects Nacua (groin), who is dealing with soreness in his psoas, to be "ready to go" in practice ahead of the team's second preseason game against the Saints on Aug. 22, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
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Nacua, who left Tuesday's practice with a groin injury, could be sidelined for "a few days," Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
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Nacua exited Tuesday's practice with minor groin soreness, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Nacua has been the star of Rams training camp through four practices, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
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Updated Nov 11, 2026, 4:30 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.