Rams’ Nacua Misses Practice With Hip Injury
Rams’ Nacua Misses Practice With Hip Injury
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The Rams entered the season as overwhelming Super Bowl favorites but were already behind all three NFC West rivals after the Week 1 defeat. Their next three games are against the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills, making the Giants matchup especially important.
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The Rams’ other injury concerns include safety Kamren Kinchens, who missed a second consecutive practice with a hamstring injury suffered against San Francisco, while Kam Curl, Omar Speights and Nate Landman remained limited with ankle, hip and shoulder injuries, respectively.
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Nacua’s Friday absence was initially reported only as him not being seen during the media-access portion of practice; the reason for the absence had not yet been confirmed at the time of the report.
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The Rams’ offense managed only seven points in the loss to San Francisco, adding to concern that losing Nacua for the Giants game would further weaken an already struggling attack.
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Nacua’s five catches for 74 yards against the 49ers came on nine targets, and he reportedly looked like his normal self despite previously dealing with psoas soreness during training camp.
The Los Angeles Rams are spiraling after a devastating 27-7 Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and their injury problems are mounting fast. Star defensive addition Myles Garrett is headed to injured reserve following knee surgery and will miss at least four games, while wide receiver Puka Nacua missed Friday's practice with a hip injury, putting his status for Monday night's game against the New York Giants in serious doubt CBS Sports.
Nacua caught five passes for 74 yards against San Francisco despite the loss. The 24-year-old was not on the Week 1 injury report but dealt with psoas soreness during training camp, raising fresh concerns about his durability Pro Football Network. His absence leaves an offense that managed only seven points dangerously thin.
Rams' Defensive Losses Mount After 49ers Defeat
Beyond Nacua's hip issue, the Rams are hemorrhaging defenders. Myles Garrett, brought in as a cornerstone acquisition, underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and will land on injured reserve for at least four weeks Fantasy Pros. Safety Kamren Kinchens missed a second straight practice with a hamstring injury from the San Francisco game CBS Sports. Defensive depth, already thin, is now critically strained.
Giants Matchup Critical Amid Super Bowl Contention
The Rams entered September as overwhelming Super Bowl favorites, but they're already trailing all three NFC West rivals after one week Mahoning Matters. Their next three opponents—Denver, Philadelphia, and Buffalo—are no gimmes. Monday's Giants game becomes a must-win just to stay afloat in the division race and salvage early momentum.
Offense Struggles Without Nacua's Production
Scoring only seven points in Week 1 exposed offensive vulnerability. Nacua was targeted nine times against San Francisco and delivered on five of those throws, representing nearly 11 percent of offensive yardage Yahoo Sports. Losing him to a hip injury would further cripple an attack that's already misfiring badly.
Growing Roster Concerns Beyond Nacua
Nacua isn't alone in the injury shed. Kam Curl, Omar Speights, and Nate Landman all remained limited in practice this week with ankle, hip, and shoulder injuries respectively CBS Sports. The Rams face a cascading health crisis just one game into the season, with questionable status now hanging over their top receiver heading into a critical divisional window.
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