Puka Nacua breaks Rice and Moss record but faces knee injury

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 22:26 · Archive

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua recorded his ninth career game with 150 receiving yards as the Rams beat Washington 20-13, but suffered a knee injury on the final play.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua achieved a record-breaking performance against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, recording 14 receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown. The 25-year-old reached his ninth career game with 150 receiving yards in his first four seasons, breaking a tie with Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Randy Moss for the second-most such games. Only Justin Jefferson has achieved more with 11 games. The Rams won 20-13, securing their third consecutive victory and moving above .500 for the first time this season.

Nacua suffered a knee injury on the Rams' final offensive snap when Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves delivered a low tackle around his right knee on a jet-sweep play. An MRI on Monday revealed an MCL and PCL sprain in his right knee, along with turf toe. Head coach Sean McVay announced that Nacua will likely go on injured reserve and is expected to miss at least a month.

The Rams initially indicated they did not believe Nacua had suffered a torn ACL, and Nacua appeared upbeat during his postgame interview, standing and smiling without mentioning the knee injury. However, he was later seen limping off the field wearing a brace on his right knee. The injury represents a significant setback for a Rams team that had begun to build momentum after a slow start to the season.

How it is being reported

• Rams coach Sean McVay 'kicking himself' after Puka Nacua's knee injury on final play likely lands him on IRSean McVay said he's "kicking himself" over the final play that left Puka Nacua with knee and turf toe injuries likely sending him to injured reserve.Fox News · 10 Nov, 03:16
• Rams lose Puka Nacua for several weeks after MRI reveals knee injury in devastating blowRams receive yet another devastating injury blow.New York Post · 9 Nov, 22:07
• Rams’ injury nightmare continues as Puka Nacua suffers mysterious knee injury on final playRams star Puka Nacua reportedly injured his knee on the final offensive play against Washington and will undergo an MRI Monday to determine the severity.New York Post · 8 Nov, 22:55
• Rams superstar Puka Nacua set for emergency scan after 'suffering knee injury in win over Commanders'The superstar wideout racked up 150 receiving yards for the ninth time in his career as the Rams won 20-13 - only Justin Jefferson (11) amassed more in his first four NFL seasons.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Nov, 22:35
• Puka Nacua passes Jerry Rice, Randy Moss in NFL record books after bonkers blowup game vs. CommandersIt was the Puka Nacua show for the Rams Sunday. The Rams earned their fifth win of the season against the Commanders to improve to 5-4 in the season. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md.,...New York Post · 8 Nov, 22:15

In this story: Puka Nacua · Los Angeles Rams · Washington Commanders · Jerry Rice · Randy Moss · Justin Jefferson · Sean McVay · Matthew Stafford

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