Rams coach Sean McVay 'kicking himself' after Puka Nacua's knee injury on final play likely lands him on IR
And head coach Sean McVay admitted he’s "kicking himself" after Nacua’s knee ailments occurred on the final play of Sunday’s game where the Rams were leading the Washington Commanders.
Key points
- If Nacua officially hits the IR as McVay indicated, he would be forced to miss the next four games for Los Angeles, which include matchups with the Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
- With their top two receivers on the shelf, McVay said the Rams would "look at all avenues," including a potential trade before the Nov.
- But this is an injury McVay can’t let himself off the hook for.
The Los Angeles Rams ’ injury woes continue, as wide receiver Puka Nacua is very likely heading to the injured reserve with an MCL and PCL sprain in his right leg, as well as turf toe.
Additional details
- But injuries to players like Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, Jaylen Watson and many others have led McVay and his coaching staff to be creative in filling the gaps.
- If the season were to end today, the Rams would not be in a playoff spot, and they are among teams with the hardest schedule moving forward.
- This isn’t at all how the Rams, and the football world for that matter, saw their 2026 season unfolding with a 5-4 record after Week 9.
- Nacua is an obvious loss for this offense, as Stafford feels very comfortable giving him the ball no matter where he is on the field.
- Even missing Weeks 2 and 3 with a hip injury, Nacua has 70 catches for 715 yards and four touchdowns.
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