Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left Thursday’s practice early with a calf injury, putting his availability for Sunday’s game against the Raiders in doubt. Los Angeles is already without Davante Adams, who is on injured reserve with a ruptured hamstring, as the 2-4 team faces mounting injuries and a tighter path to the playoffs.

By the Numbers
  • Nacua has 37 catches for 417 yards and a touchdown in four games.
  • He missed two games earlier this season with a hip injury.
  • Adams is expected to miss six to 10 weeks.
  • The Rams are 2-4.
Yes, But

Nacua’s calf injury could leave Matthew Stafford short on proven targets, but his status for Sunday has not been determined. If Nacua can play, his strong production when healthy would offer a major boost to an offense already missing Adams.

State of Play
  • Nacua was listed as limited on the Rams’ injury report.
  • Potential fill-ins include Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington and tight end Tyler Higbee, with Tutu Atwell and CJ Daniels also providing depth.
  • Los Angeles is already without edge rusher Myles Garrett, who has been sidelined since Week 1 after knee surgery.
What’s Next

Nacua’s availability for Sunday’s matchup with Las Vegas is the immediate question. If he’s out, the Rams will need their remaining receivers and Higbee to take on larger roles.

Bottom Line

For a 2-4 Rams team already missing Adams, losing Nacua—even temporarily—would further strain an offense with little margin for error.