Puka Nacua expected to play Sunday against Eagles
Nacua has 5 receptions for 74 yards in one 2026–27 game as the Rams enter at 1-2.
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Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters Wednesday that he expects wide receiver Puka Nacua, who has a groin injury, to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. McVay’s expectation is the team’s stated outlook for Nacua entering the matchup.
Nacua’s 2026–27 line
Nacua has played one game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2026–27. He has 5 receptions on 9 receiving targets for 74 receiving yards, giving the Rams an early production sample from their wide receiver. He also has 1 total tackle, which was a solo tackle.
The Rams are 1-2, with their offense ranked 15th in EPA and their defense ranked 11th among 32 teams. The split places Los Angeles’ defense ahead of its offense in the league rankings through the available team data. Nacua’s expected availability would add a receiver with 74 yards in his lone appearance to that offense.
Philadelphia enters Sunday at 2-1. The Eagles rank 23rd in offensive EPA and 17th in defensive EPA among 32 teams. The report does not provide a further update beyond McVay’s expectation that Nacua will play against Philadelphia.
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Rams HC Sean McVay told reporters that he expects WR Puka Nacua, who has had a groin injury, to play Sunday vs. the Eagles.
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