Overview
- Puka Nacua was listed as questionable Monday and is expected to be a game‑time decision for the Rams’ Week 2 game against the Giants.
- Coach Sean McVay said Nacua is dealing with groin soreness and that the team is being cautious with his availability.
- Nacua missed Friday and Saturday practices, and NFL insiders have reported his status is trending in the wrong direction toward playing.
- The Rams plan a lengthy pregame workout to inform a final call that must arrive before the 90‑minute deadline for submitting inactives.
- If Nacua cannot play and Jordan Whittington remains doubtful with a quad issue, the Rams would turn to Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, Tutu Atwell and tight ends, a change that would significantly alter Los Angeles’ offensive game plan given Nacua’s role as the team’s top weapon in 2025 and his 5‑catch, 74‑yard opener in 2026.