Puka Nacua was a total no-show for the Los Angeles Rams’ Monday Night Football smackdown against the New York Giants in Week 2, and now his status for Week 3 is totally up in the air. This ain’t some minor bruise, folks. It’s a hip ailment that popped up on the injury report late Friday, making him inactive for Monday’s game.
The Rams Got the W, But What About the Future?
Even without their star wide receiver, the Rams still managed to walk all over the Giants, putting up a decisive 28-6 win. Yeah, a win is a win, especially on the big stage of Monday Night Football. But let’s be real, you always want your top guys out there. Nacua getting added to the injury report with a hip issue on Friday before the game clearly rattled some cages, and his absence was definitely felt, even in a victory.
McVay’s “Hopeful” Doesn’t Cut It for Fans
According to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, Rams head coach Sean McVay tried to play it cool, saying he’s “hopeful” Nacua will be back on the field for Week 3. “Hopeful?” Come on, Coach. That’s not exactly the definitive word every Rams fan is desperate to hear right now. He totally stopped short of giving any real expectation, which just leaves everyone guessing. Is it minor? Is it worse? The silence on a clear timeline is what’s really got people sweating. Week 3 is coming fast, and the lack of a solid update on Nacua’s hip is a huge question mark hanging over the team.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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