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Puka Nacua’s Red‑Hot Start Puts Rams Star on Record Pace Entering TNF vs. 49ers

Elite analytics grades plus a weekly NFC award underscore his central role in Los Angeles’ offense.

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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)

Overview

  • The NFL named Nacua the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a 13-catch, 170-yard, 1-TD performance in the Rams’ 27-20 Week 4 win over the Colts.
  • Through four games he leads the league with 42 receptions and 503 yards as Los Angeles sits 3-1.
  • ESPN Research reports he is the first player to top 500 receiving yards in the first four games of two separate seasons.
  • PFF assigned him its highest four-game receiving grade ever for a WR who started each game, with data showing league-best production vs. both man and zone coverage.
  • Ahead of Thursday night vs. San Francisco, eight catches would make him the first to 50 through five games, with the 49ers turning to Mac Jones as Brock Purdy is out and edge rusher Nick Bosa sidelined.