Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua possibly made his best catch this season in Sunday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills.
On a 2nd-and-10 at L.A.’s 49-yard line midway through the second quarter, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford launched a pass to Nacua. He hauled in the 19-yard reception along L.A.’s sideline despite tight coverage.
Instant replay showed he managed to keep both feet in bounds on the play.
Last season, Nacua set a rookie record for receiving yards, with 1,486 in 17 games. He finished second in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting behind Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.
This season, a knee issue forced him to miss five games and probably contributed to a slight drop-off. He averaged 13 yards per reception through his first seven games, compared to 14.2 last season.
Nacua seems to be getting healthier, though. Over his past three games, he recorded two TD catches.
Nacua must thrive down the stretch to help the Rams clinch a second straight playoff berth.
Once again, they’re trying to overcome a slow start. In 2023, the Rams started 3-6 but won seven of their last eight games. They started 1-4 this season but have captured five of their past seven games entering Sunday’s matchup.
