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By James Brizuela
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The Los Angeles Rams experienced a concerning situation during the week leading up to Week 9, as it was reported that star wide receiver Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury. The injury was far more concerning considering it was the same knee that kept Nacua out since Week 1.
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Despite the knee injury, it was then reported that Nacua could still play in Week 9. Now, the Rams have made a final decision on playing Nacua despite his dealing with a questionable status and knee injury.
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The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue announced that Nacua will be officially active for the game against the Seattle Seahawks. This is huge news for an offense that would have taken a big step back without the young receiver on the field.
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Nacua was able to suit up in Week 8, after missing the last seven games. He did play in Week 1 but was ruled out early on due to the knee injury that he suffered. It was then revealed that he suffered a PCL sprain, which kept him out for a long time.
Nacua also suffered a knee injury during training camp when he suffered a burst bursa sack in his knee. This kept the young receiver out of most of training camp, but he was ready to go for Week 1 before suffering the PCL sprain.
The dynamic receiver made his presence known in Week 8, securing seven receptions for 106 yards.
Nacua clearly makes the Rams offense better, as the team was able to pull off an upset win against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. Los Angeles will need that same level of production to get past their divisional rivals, the Seahawks.
The Rams showed plenty of fight in Week 8, despite being one of the most injured teams in the NFL. Their offensive line has been decimated along with Nacua and Cooper Kupp also being out for multiple weeks.
Kupp returned to action in Week 8 as well, bringing in 51 yards and one touchdown. Kupp has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors, with many reports indicating the Rams were fielding calls for the veteran. However, if Nacua gets hurt again, and the Rams trade Kupp — the offense would once again be much less dynamic.
After Week 8, Rams head coach Sean McVay addressed the Kupp trade rumors, indicating he hopes that the veteran remains with the team.
For now, the Seahawks will have to deal with one of the best-receiving duos in the NFL on Sunday.
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