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Puka Nacua Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week as Rams Ride League-Leading Start

The third-year receiver tops the NFL in both receptions and yards, entering a Thursday night divisional visit from San Francisco.

Overview

  • Nacua earned Week 4 honors after a 13-catch, 170-yard, one-touchdown performance in the Rams’ 27-20 win over the Colts.
  • Through four games he leads the league with 42 receptions and 503 receiving yards, including three games over 110 yards.
  • Per ESPN Research, he is the first player with at least 500 receiving yards in the first four games of two different seasons.
  • Matthew Stafford has targeted Nacua 50 times this year, compared with 35 for Davante Adams, underscoring his central role in the offense.
  • Los Angeles is 3-1 and hosts the 49ers on Thursday Night Football in its NFC West opener.