Puka Nacua gets ominous injury update before Rams-Giants game

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-21 · by Grant Young

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ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday that Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is dealing with a knee injury from practice, is trending towards not playing against the New York Giants on Monday night. While there remains a small chance Nacua could play if he feels well during pregame warmups, Schefter's update suggests fans and fantasy football managers should expect him to be inactive for this Week 2 game. Additionally, fellow receiver Jordan Whittington is doubtful due to a quad injury sustained in the season opener.

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Aaron Donald made his long-awaited return to the NFL in the Los Angeles Rams' 28-6 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year played 32 snaps and contributed with one tackle for loss, one quarterback pressure, and faced seven double teams. Despite facing physical challenges, Donald felt positive about his performance after reviewing game film multiple times. Meanwhile, Davante Adams dominated with eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Rams recover from their previous loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The win also saw key players like Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett sidelined due to injuries, highlighting the team's depth as they prepare for their next game against the Denver Broncos. Donald's return is expected to significantly impact defensive strategies moving forward, even as he continues to fine-tune his gameplay post-retirement.

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They also placed Myles Garrett on IR after knee surgery that will keep the stud defensive end out at least the next four games after LA acquired him in a blockbuster trade this offseason.

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🔮 But it doesn’t sound promising right now that Puka is gonna be available for the Rams, which will obviously be a huge deal.

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Puka Nacua gets ominous injury update before Rams-Giants game · assertive framing

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All eyes are on whether superstar wide receiver Puka Nacua can suit up for the Los Angeles Rams against the New York Giants on Monday night. asserted

Nacua → suit → night

Several rumors about Nacua’s status have circulated, but there has not been a clear indication of whether he’ll play after a knee issue popped up during practice earlier this week. asserted

issue → circulate → practice

ESPN NFL Adam Schefter typically has a good idea of where a player’s status stands, and he shared a concerning update during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Monday. asserted

he → have → Monday

“It certainly sounds like Puka is trending towards not playing tonight against the Giants,” Schefter said. asserted

Schefter → sound → Giants

“We’ll see how it goes. asserted

it → see → ?

Now, [the Rams] are not giving up hope that he can go out in pregame warmups, feel good, lights are on, and all of a sudden he decides to play. asserted

he → give → warmups

But it doesn’t sound promising right now that Puka is gonna be available for the Rams, which will obviously be a huge deal. asserted

which → sound → Rams

It sounds like Nacua will still be a game-time decision ahead of Monday night’s contest. asserted

Nacua → sound → contest

But Schefter’s sentiment makes it seem like Rams fans (and fantasy football managers) should prepare for him being inactive for this Week 2 road contest. asserted

him → make → contest

Another key receiver, Jordan Whittington, is doubtful for the game after suffering a quad injury in the team’s frustrating 27-7 defeat to the 49ers in Australia to open the season. asserted

receiver → suffer → season

They also placed Myles Garrett on IR after knee surgery that will keep the stud defensive end out at least the next four games after LA acquired him in a blockbuster trade this offseason. asserted

LA → place → trade

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