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Rams' Puka Nacua Avoids Serious Rib Injury After Brief Exit in Win Over Saints

Sean McVay expresses optimism on his status, with scans pending before the Rams visit San Francisco.

Overview

  • Nacua left in the third quarter after a 3-yard jet sweep tackle by Saints linebacker Demario Davis and was listed as questionable with a chest injury.
  • McVay clarified postgame that the issue is a rib injury, called it not serious, and said Nacua could have returned if the game were in doubt.
  • Imaging is scheduled to confirm the extent of the ribs issue, with McVay describing himself as optimistic about the outcome.
  • Before exiting, Nacua logged seven catches for 95 yards and a 39-yard touchdown in the Rams’ 34-10 victory as Matthew Stafford threw four TD passes.
  • Nacua, who recently sat out with an ankle injury, said he could have re-entered and expects to be ready for Week 10 at the 49ers, while Los Angeles also evaluates ongoing kicking problems.