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Puka Nacua Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week, Leads NFL in Catches and Yards

He is the first player to open two seasons with 500 receiving yards through four games.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Puka Nacua #12 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Nacua earned the Week 4 honor after a 13-catch, 170-yard, one-touchdown outing in the Rams’ 27-20 win over the Colts that moved Los Angeles to 3-1.
  • Through four games he leads the league with 42 receptions and 503 receiving yards, with three games over 110 yards.
  • Per ESPN Research, he is the first player in NFL history to top 500 receiving yards in the first four games of two different seasons.
  • PFF credits Nacua with the highest early-season receiving grade for a full-time starter in its database and notes 40-plus catches with zero drops, with league-leading production versus both man and zone coverage.
  • Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay praised his toughness and reliability, and the Rams now host the 49ers on Thursday night in their NFC West opener.