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Puka Nacua's status for Rams-Giants Monday night
The Rams' star receiver is dealing with a hip and groin injury ahead of a crucial Week 2 matchup.
In brief
The Rams' star receiver is dealing with a hip and groin injury ahead of a crucial Week 2 matchup. Puka Nacua was ruled inactive for Monday Night Football against the Giants, leaving the Rams without their top offensive weapon as they seek their first win. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Rams need a win after blowout loss
Los Angeles lost to San Francisco 27-7 in Week 1 and faces the undefeated Giants on Monday Night Football looking to bounce back.
Nacua ruled out with hip and groin injury
The two-time Pro Bowl receiver was officially ruled inactive after missing practice Friday and Saturday with a hip and groin injury.
Status was uncertain until game day
Nacua was listed as questionable and trending the wrong way through the weekend, with his status remaining up in the air until the official inactive report 90 minutes before kickoff.
“his status is very firmly up in the air.”
Not the same injury from preseason
Head coach Sean McVay clarified this is a different issue from the psoas injury that sidelined Nacua before the season, describing it as soreness in his groin.
Rams have backup receiver options
Without Nacua, the Rams can turn to Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, and others, though Jordan Whittington is also doubtful with a quadriceps injury.
Nacua is one of the league's best
The 25-year-old led the NFL in receptions with 129 in 2025 and holds the rookie record for receiving yards with 1,486 in his first season.
What to remember
Puka Nacua was ruled inactive for Monday Night Football against the Giants, leaving the Rams without their top offensive weapon as they seek their first win.
