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Rams Fall 27-24 in Atlanta as Puka Nacua Sets 300-Catch Record and Late Grab Is Overturned

Sean McVay plans to play his starters in Week 18 despite a playoff berth already secured.

Overview

  • Zane Gonzalez hit the go-ahead field goal with 21 seconds left after Los Angeles rallied from a 21-0 halftime deficit.
  • Puka Nacua’s one-handed sideline effort was initially ruled a catch but was confirmed incomplete on review, leaving the Rams short of field goal range.
  • The Rams announced Nacua reached 300 career receptions in 43 games, an NFL record that surpassed Michael Thomas and Odell Beckham Jr. at 45.
  • Falcons running back Bijan Robinson said he thought Nacua had secured the grab before seeing A.J. Terrell tug the receiver’s wrist, a move that helped force the incompletion.
  • Atlanta limited Nacua to five catches for 47 yards and a touchdown as Robinson powered the win with 229 scrimmage yards, including a 93-yard score.