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Puka Nacua literally ate the competition after Rams beat Eagles

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Duarte, M. (2026, October 10). Puka Nacua literally ate the competition after Rams beat Eagles. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/sports/rams-puka-nacua-reveals-hilarious-philly-cheesesteak-celebration/

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua celebrated his team's 24-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles by indulging in multiple Philly cheesesteaks. Following a 100-yard receiving performance and overcoming an injury, Nacua eagerly consumed the sandwiches on the flight back to Los Angeles. The article highlights the playful humor around athletes' post-game celebrations and hints at future culinary rewards for upcoming victories.

Written by AI on 2026-10-10, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Puka Nacua, wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, returned from injury to lead his team in receiving yards against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, contributing significantly to their 24-20 comeback win. With 125 yards and nine catches, Nacua demonstrated key toughness both catching passes and blocking, helping running back Kyren Williams score twice late in the game. His return came as a crucial boost for an injury-plagued Rams team that had been struggling to find stability this season. Following their victory over the Eagles, Nacua expressed excitement about the celebratory Philly cheesesteaks the team enjoyed post-game and during travel back home.

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🔮 But Thursday, they were confronted with a sobering reminder that football’s most devastating hits might not reveal their consequences for decades.

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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.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Rams receiver opens up about Davante Adams injury, stepping into spotlight

🔮 For a Rams team desperately trying to climb out of last place in the NFC West, Stafford’s historic afternoon couldn’t have come at a better time.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Matthew Stafford makes NFL history with record-breaking touchdown pass against Raiders

🔮 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.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Sean McVay is the reason the Rams are falling apart — and the only man who can fix them

🔮 “Vegas, baby, Vegas!” Thirty years later, Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams could use a similar intervention. Because what began as a season filled with Super Bowl aspirations has become a five-alarm fire, and the team that dreamed of playing for a Lombardi Trophy in its own stadium might need a miracle just to escape the NFC West basement.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Vegas, baby, Vegas! Why the Rams’ season could go bust in Sin City

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

2026-10-23 · assertive framing · Rams’ injury nightmare gets worse as another defensive star ruled out

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

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Rams’ injury nightmare gets even worse as Puka Nacua suffers new setback

🔮 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.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Rams’ kicking nightmare continues as Sean McVay turns to yet another veteran

🔮 Running back Kyren Williams, asked about the team’s inability to sustain energy between possessions, offered a pointed response, saying he didn’t know because he “wasn’t out there.”

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua deliver sobering messages after Rams’ stunning loss to Cardinals: ‘We are what our record is’

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They say that nothing in sports tastes sweeter than a victory. asserted

nothing → say → victory

New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston famously likes to eat a “W” after a win. asserted

Winston → like → win

But for the Los Angeles Rams, they got to taste a delicious Philly cheesesteak smothered in melted cheese after beating the Eagles in their own backyard. asserted

they → get → backyard

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua had plenty to celebrate following Sunday’s thrilling 24-20 comeback victory in Philadelphia, including his return from injury and another 100-yard receiving performance. asserted

Nacua → have → injury

“I’m excited to get the win and to get on this plane and get up on outta here,” said Nacua after the game. asserted

Nacua → ’m → game

“Hopefully they have some Philly cheesesteaks for us.” asserted

they → have → us

According to Nacua, there were Philly cheesesteaks on the plane and that might have been the real reward for the Rams. uncertain

that → accord → Rams

“Oh, yes, there were!” Nacua exclaimed with excitement on Friday when asked about the cheesesteaks awaiting the team after the game. asserted

Nacua → be → game

“I’m not a big fan of eating too much on game day, so, man, I saw that melted cheese and a whole lot of carbs. asserted

I → ’m → carbs

I was ready to chow down.” asserted

I → chow → ?

“On the bus, getting off the plane, there were leftovers,” Nacua admitted with a grin. asserted

Nacua → get → grin

“I may have snagged one.” uncertain

I → snag → one

After spending much of the afternoon punishing Philadelphia’s secondary, Nacua was more than happy to finish the job on the city’s signature sandwich. asserted

Nacua → spend → sandwich

Now the Rams welcome Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to SoFi Stadium on Monday Night Football, with another opportunity to feast on an opponent. And if Los Angeles pulls off another victory, somebody better have a few dozen Buffalo wings waiting in the locker room. asserted

wings → welcome → room

Puka Nacua literally ate the competition after Rams beat Eagles

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