Puka Nacua’s status remains unresolved ahead of Rams-Giants clash
The Rams receiver is questionable after missing two practices with hip and groin soreness, with reports suggesting he was trending towards sitting out.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua remained a pre-match decision before Monday Night Football against the New York Giants after missing two practices with hip and groin soreness.
Nacua missed Friday and Saturday sessions and was listed as questionable. Reports cited by CBS Sports on Monday said he was trending towards not playing, although the Rams had not ruled him out.
The receiver took part in a pre-match warm-up, but that did not confirm he had been cleared to play. The Rams also did not elevate a wide receiver from their practice squad on Monday.
Head coach Sean McVay said the issue was not the psoas injury that had sidelined Nacua before the season. McVay had earlier described the problem as soreness in Nacua’s groin.
Nacua recorded five catches for 74 yards in the Rams’ 27–7 Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Giants began the season with a win over Dallas.
The final inactive list was expected about 90 minutes before kick-off. The available source material does not confirm whether Nacua ultimately played.
