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McVay uncertain on Nacua's Week 3 return
Rams coach Sean McVay says he's hopeful star receiver Puka Nacua will play Sunday against Denver, but a psoas injury has him questionable.
In brief
Rams coach Sean McVay says he's hopeful star receiver Puka Nacua will play Sunday against Denver, but a psoas injury has him questionable. The Rams are treating Nacua's soft tissue injury cautiously and won't rely on his availability for their Week 3 matchup. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Rams beat Giants without Nacua
Los Angeles dominated New York 28-6 on Monday night despite star receiver Puka Nacua sitting out with an injury.
Nacua dealing with psoas issue
The receiver developed a soft tissue injury during the week and missed practice Friday and Saturday before being ruled out for Monday's game.
McVay hopeful but cautious
Coach Sean McVay said Tuesday he's unsure if Nacua will be ready for Sunday's game against Denver, but expressed hope he could play.
“I'm hopeful that he'll play. If he's ready to go, great. If not, then we'll continue to roll.”
Erring on side of caution
McVay explained the team won't count on Nacua playing and must plan as if he won't be available, given the nature of soft tissue injuries.
“when you have soft tissue injuries with guys like that, that are skill players, you're going to err on the side of caution.”
Nacua's early season performance
The receiver caught five passes for 74 yards in the Rams' season-opening loss to San Francisco before the injury emerged.
The short version
The Rams are treating Nacua's soft tissue injury cautiously and won't rely on his availability for their Week 3 matchup.
