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Rams without Puka Nacua for ‘Monday Night Football’ tilt against Giants

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Duarte, M. (2026, September 21). Rams without Puka Nacua for ‘Monday Night Football’ tilt against Giants. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/sports/rams-puka-nacua-out-for-monday-night-football-tilt-against-giants/

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Puka Nacua was ruled out of the Los Angeles Rams’ “Monday Night Football” game against the New York Giants due to an injured hip, despite attempting to warm up before the game. The loss of their All-Pro receiver leaves quarterback Matthew Stafford without a key player as he tries to improve his team’s offensive performance following a seven-point loss in their season opener. With Nacua’s backup also doubtful, the Rams may need to rely more on players like Konata Mumpfield and CJ Daniels to support Davante Adams and the tight ends.

Written by AI on 2026-09-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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🔮 After a week in which the Rams lost Davante Adams, Poona Ford, Kobie Turner and Blake Grupe to significant injuries, with Trent McDuffie and Nate Landman also sidelined and Puka Nacua battling a calf injury, McVay could have spent his postgame press conference explaining why his depleted roster couldn’t compete.

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🔮 That physical mentality could prove invaluable Sunday against a Raiders defense that has struggled to limit yards after the catch.

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🔮 Afterward, McVay admitted he regretted the decision. “I wish I would have had a better play call and gone forward, got it a lot tighter.

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🔮 McVay confirmed McDuffie will sit out Friday’s session and is questionable against Las Vegas.

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🔮 And now, they might have lost one of the most important players they can least afford to lose.

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🔮 For an organization that prides itself on finding answers, the kicking position remains a glaring indictment of its personnel decisions. The Rams have changed kickers frequently and the only question now is how long McManus will last.

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Puka Nacua tried to give it a go. asserted

Nacua → try → go

His injured hip had the final say. asserted

hip → injure → say

After arriving at SoFi Stadium and testing the injury during pregame warmups Monday, Nacua was unable to get comfortable enough to play and was ruled out for the Rams’ home opener against the Giants on “Monday Night Football.” His absence leaves Matthew Stafford without his All-Pro receiver as the Rams attempt to revive an offense that scored just seven points in their season-opening loss to the 49ers in Australia. asserted

that → arrive → Australia

Making matters worse, Nacua’s backup, Jordan Whittington, entered Monday doubtful with a quadriceps injury. asserted

backup → make → injury

That could push Konata Mumpfield, CJ Daniels, Xavier Smith and Tutu Atwell into larger roles alongside Davante Adams, while Stafford could lean heavily on tight ends Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen. uncertain

Stafford → push → Higbee

Nacua’s status had been hanging over the Rams since his unexpected appearance on the injury report Friday. asserted

status → hang → report

After participating in Thursday’s practice, Nacua missed Friday and Saturday and was officially listed as questionable. asserted

Nacua → participate → practice

Rams coach Sean McVay said Nacua felt good Thursday but wasn’t completely himself when attempting to open up and reach full speed. asserted

Nacua → say → speed

McVay described the issue as groin soreness, although the Rams officially designated the injury as a hip. asserted

Rams → describe → hip

The development raised additional concern because Nacua battled groin and psoas issues during the preseason. asserted

Nacua → raise → preseason

By Monday morning, the warning lights were flashing. asserted

lights → warn → morning

ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Nacua was trending toward not playing against New York and characterized the outlook as not sounding promising. asserted

Nacua → say → outlook

Nacua still came to SoFi hoping his body would give him a different answer. asserted

body → come → answer

Rams without Puka Nacua for ‘Monday Night Football’ tilt against Giants

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