Overview
- Puka Nacua was declared inactive for the Rams’ Week 3 game on Sunday, marking his second straight missed game after he also sat out Week 2.
- Team and league sources say the problem is primarily a groin issue that has reduced his explosiveness and prevented him from practicing all week.
- The Rams are taking a cautious, short‑term approach and are targeting a possible return in Week 4 if he progresses, but they have not ruled out surgery if he fails to improve.
- With Nacua out, Davante Adams and the Rams’ tight ends have absorbed more targets, and Adams produced a 195‑yard, two‑touchdown game in Nacua’s absence.
- Nacua is in a contract year and the club’s limited receiver depth has prompted roster planning, trade discussion and fantasy uncertainty while other starters such as Myles Garrett remain sidelined.