The Los Angeles Rams have had a tough start to the 2024-25 NFL season, sitting at 2-4, mostly due to the two losses they had at the wide receiver position.
Puka Nacua suffered a PCL injury in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, and Cooper Kupp hurt his ankle in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers. Both have been out since then.
As the Rams prepare to host the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football in Week 8, Kupp has been practicing all week and is expected to return to the lineup. The All-Pro wideout hasn’t been listed on this week’s injury report.
For Nacua, his timeline was a little different.
The Rams opened his 21-day practice window on Tuesday to determine whether they want to activate him from the injured reserve, according to Adam Schefter.
Now, on Thursday morning, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports there’s some “optimism” Nacua could be back for the Vikings game in a limited role.
“He’s (Nacua) listed as questionable, and my understanding is there is now optimism that Puka Nakua could play tonight. He’s not going to go out there probably and play 70 snaps. He’s only had one real practice, but he’s had a good week. They put him through some things yesterday. I would imagine they’ll put him through some more things today. If all goes well, it seems like we’re trending toward Puka Nakua at least being active for the Rams tonight.”
The #Rams get Cooper Kupp back (for the final time?) tonight against the #Vikings — and there is now optimism Puka Nacua potentially could return as well. @gmfb @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/BHcqTBJNyW
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 24, 2024
Nacua is in his second season in the NFL out of BYU. In 2023, the fifth-round pick set the rookie record for most receptions (105), breaking Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle’s previous mark. Last season, he accumulated 1486 yards and six touchdowns.
Thursday night’s kickoff between the Vikings and Rams is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
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