Puka Nacua Injury Update, Latest News and Timeline After Rams WR Hurt on Final Play vs. Commanders

The Los Angeles Rams will be without Puka Nacua for an extended stretch, head coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday:

Nacua is going on injured reserve, which will keep him out for a minimum of four weeks.

Nacua suffered the knee injury on the final offensive snap of the 20-13 win against the Washington Commanders, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday:

On Monday, McVay discussed his regret on the final play call:

The injury came after a monster day for Nacua, who hauled in 14 receptions for a season-high 150 yards and a touchdown, marking his third consecutive game finding the end zone.

Nacua stayed healthy last year en route to the best season of his career, in which he recorded 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns, but injuries struck early on in the 2026 campaign.

After playing in the first game of the season against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, he missed Weeks 2 and 3 against the New York Giants and Denver Broncos, respectively, because of a groin injury.

Despite having to miss two games, Nacua has put together another strong season, recording 715 yards and four touchdowns on 70 receptions.

Another injury to Nacua represents a major blow to a Rams offense that is already without one of its key players.

Veteran wide receiver Davante Adams landed on the injured reserve after Los Angeles' Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The initial timeline for his return was six to 10 weeks, though head coach Sean McVay said in late October that Adams is expected to return "on the shorter end" of that frame.

Tight end Terrance Ferguson has also missed time with a hamstring injury.

When healthy, the pairing of Nacua and Adams is one of the best in the league and gives the Rams arguably the scariest offense in the NFL. Los Angeles is finally getting things going after winning three straight games, and it will look to keep the momentum going with or without its top two receivers.