Los Angeles Rams, Puka Nacua
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions.
The Los Angeles Rams' popular wide receiver, Puka Nacua, sparked panic among fans after he had to take some help to head to the locker room at the recent match against the Detroit Lions. This had raised questions about the star player's availability in tonight's match against the Seattle Seahawks.
Puka Nacua suffered a late injury scare against the Lions but returned after leg cramps, easing concerns over his Rams availability.
With Davante Adams trending towards missing TNF, Puka Nacua is shouting out a surprising teammate as his temporary replacement.
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Puka Nacua exits vs. Lions due to cramping
In the same quarter that Davante Adams suffered a hamstring injury, the Los Angeles Rams also lost Puka Nacua for at least a brief moment. Nacua went down after a catch over the middle and was tended to by trainers on the field before walking off with some assistance from the staff.
Davante Adams’ injury opens the door for Puka Nacua to dominate in Week 16 fantasy football, with Colby Parkinson and Tutu Atwell emerging as Rams sleepers to monitor.
With the possibility that Davante Adams won't play in Thursday's pivotal game against the Seattle Seahawks due to a hamstring strain, fantasy players have some questions about who might be the Los Angeles Rams' No.
Rams beat Lions 11-3 after Stafford’s two touchdowns, staying atop the NFC. Puka Nacua suffered a scary hit but later returned; cramps were the main issue. Sean McShay dubbed Nacua “Pac-Man” for his resilience and yard-gaining ability.
Days later, and Nacua has issued an apology regarding the dance.