A Win That Cost the Rams Plenty
Los Angeles beat Washington 20-13 on Sunday. The victory came with a heavy price.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — Puka Nacua at Rams training camp, 2023. File photo.
The Night Belonged to Nacua
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — Puka Nacua at Rams training camp, 2026. File photo.
14 catches, 150 yards, one touchdown. His best yardage total of the season.
Then Came the Final Snap
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — Puka Nacua speaking to reporters at Rams training camp, 2026. File photo.
Third-and-11, 1:44 left. Nacua took a jet sweep for five yards — and stayed down.
From BYU to the Rams' No. 1 Target
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) — Puka Nacua with BYU at the 2021 Vegas Kickoff Classic. File photo.
Nacua has become the receiver Stafford trusts most. Sunday showed why.
Monday Brought the Bad News
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — Puka Nacua at Rams training camp, 2023. File photo.
An MRI showed MCL and PCL sprains in his right knee, plus turf toe.
Headed for Injured Reserve
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — A Rams player at training camp, 2026. File photo.
Coach Sean McVay says Nacua will likely go on IR. At least a month out.
Four Games, Minimum
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — A Rams player (No. 53) at training camp, 2026. File photo.
At Arizona, Green Bay, Kansas City, San Francisco. Earliest return: Week 15 vs. Dallas.
The Defense Is Doing Its Part
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — Myles Garrett at Rams training camp, August 2026. File photo.
Myles Garrett had three sacks and a forced fumble in his first game since Week 1.
McVay Second-Guesses the Call
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) — Rams head coach Sean McVay in 2019. File photo.
"I'd be lying if I said I haven't questioned the decision-making on that last play over and over."
Adams Is Already Out
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) — Davante Adams in a game vs. Washington, October 24, 2021. File photo.
Davante Adams ruptured his hamstring in Week 6. Both top receivers, sidelined at once.
Stafford's Only Sure Thing
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) — Matthew Stafford in 2020. File photo.
Nacua caught 14 of the 19 passes Stafford threw his way. The rest of the Rams: 12 catches, 78 yards.
The Leap That Won It
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — Trey Amos with the Commanders, 2025. File photo.
Nacua's seven-yard TD over Trey Amos put the Rams ahead 20-13 for good.
What's Next for the Rams
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — SoFi Stadium, April 2023. File photo.
At Arizona on Sunday, then the Week 11 bye. Read the full report on the injury and the road ahead.