Last year, Puka Nacua established rookie records for receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486). His production helped the Rams enter the playoffs after missing it in 2022. Fast forward to Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season, and it seemed like he never left after a solid game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The wideout from BYU led all Rams receivers with seven catches out of nine targets for 106 yards. That output increased his season totals to 11 catches for 141 yards. More importantly, he helped the Rams secure their second consecutive victory after a 1-4 start.
Puka Nacua in his first game back:
— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) October 25, 2024
- 7 rec, 111 total yards
- 18.1 fantasy points pic.twitter.com/oJXbQadljl
The Rams placed Nacua on injured reserve after their season opener against the Detroit Lions due to a PCL sprain. While he could have returned as early as the Rams’ Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, his team opened his practice window before Week 8 versus Minnesota.
During the offseason, a ruptured bursa sac in his right knee forced him to miss three weeks of practice. However, he returned in time for the season opener against Detroit. Now that Nacua and Cooper Kupp are healthy, the Rams can make their push for another playoff berth.
-Lance Fernandez