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Puka Nacua Climbs to No. 2 in Three-Year Receiving Yards After NFC Title Game

Los Angeles plans to prioritize an extension for the 24-year-old this offseason.

Overview

  • Nacua posted nine catches for 165 yards and a touchdown in the Rams’ 31–27 NFC Championship loss to the Seahawks.
  • His 4,845 receiving yards through three seasons including playoffs rank second in NFL history for that span, trailing Justin Jefferson.
  • The outing lifted him to third on the Rams’ all-time postseason receiving yardage list, behind Cooper Kupp and Isaac Bruce.
  • After the game, Nacua took responsibility for missed third-down chances and apologized to the defense for not capitalizing.
  • He is extension-eligible this offseason, and reporting indicates the Rams intend to make his new contract a priority.