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Puka Nacua Powers Rams' 45-17 Win With 167 Yards and Two TDs

The third-year wideout set an NFL record for most receptions through 40 games with 277.

Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) makes a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Nacua totaled seven catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns, including a 28-yard score before halftime and a 31-yard leaping grab over cornerback Will Johnson.
  • The outing moved him past Michael Thomas for the most career receptions through 40 games, giving Nacua 277.
  • He had 136 yards by halftime, the fourth time he has topped 100 in a half and his 16th such half since 2023, tied for the NFL lead.
  • Matthew Stafford completed 22 of 31 passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns and was 6-for-6 for 157 yards and two scores on throws 15-plus air yards to Nacua, per ESPN Research.
  • Nacua rose to 13th in Rams history in receptions and 14th in receiving yards in just his third season, prompting Sean McVay to call him “a freaking stud.”