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Puka Nacua’s injury outlook takes encouraging turn as IR decision looms

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Young, G. (2026, November 11). Puka Nacua’s injury outlook takes encouraging turn as IR decision looms. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/puka-nacua-injury-not-season-ending-rams-eye-week-14-or-15-return/

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Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua may be placed on injured reserve due to knee and toe injuries sustained during a game against the Washington Commanders. If he goes on IR, Nacua will miss at least four games but could potentially miss more. However, ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano reports that sources close to Nacua's situation believe his injury is not season-ending and hope for his return by Week 14 or 15. This optimistic outlook provides some relief to fans while raising concerns about the Rams' competitiveness during his absence.

Written by AI on 2026-11-11, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Puka Nacua, a star wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, will be out for at least a month after suffering an MCL and PCL sprain in his right knee and turf toe during the final play of Sunday's 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders. Head coach Sean McVay expressed regret over the decision to call that particular play, which led to Nacua's injury. The Rams were already struggling with the absence of All-Pro Davante Adams due to a hamstring injury. This loss significantly weakens an offense that heavily relies on just two wide receivers and leaves quarterback Matthew Stafford without his primary targets, raising serious doubts about the team’s ability to compete effectively in the coming weeks.

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he → expect → Commanders

If Nacua does get an IR designation, he will have to miss at least four games with a potential to miss even more time. asserted

he → get → time

But, ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano reported that this is unlikely in an article that was published on Wednesday. asserted

that → report → Wednesday

“Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that Nacua was likely to land on injured reserve because of knee and toe injuries, but so far he has not. asserted

he → say → injuries

If the Rams put him on IR, the soonest he could return is Week 15 against the Cowboys,” Graziano wrote. uncertain

Graziano → put → Cowboys

“If they think it’s possible Nacua might only have to miss four weeks, they could refrain from putting him on IR and possibly have him back in time for their Week 14 game at San Francisco. uncertain

they → think → Francisco

“This all becomes moot if they put Nacua on IR this week, but just keep an eye on the situation if they don’t,” he continued. asserted

he → become → situation

“Speaking to people close to this situation Monday evening, they were very adamant that Nacua’s injury isn’t season-ending and that they hope to get him back for Week 14 or 15.” asserted

they → speak → Week

Graziano’s report that those close to the situation are “adamant” Nacua’s season isn’t over offers Rams fans a much-needed reason for optimism. asserted

season → offer → optimism

The bigger question is whether the Rams can remain competitive in his absence, which would give Nacua something meaningful to return to. asserted

which → remain → something

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