Is Rams’ Puka Nacua playing vs. Giants on MNF? Ian Rapoport seems skeptical

The Los Angeles Rams host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Puka Nacua is on the injury report. He is officially listed as questionable with a hip issue. Nacua also missed Friday and Saturday’s practices. That puts his availability firmly in doubt despite Sean McVay calling him a true game-time decision. Here’s everything we know about Puka Nacua’s injury and his playing status against the Giants.

Puka Nacua’s injury status vs. Giants

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport’s latest update provides little confidence that Nacua will take the field. Rapoport indicated the receiver was trending in the wrong direction after missing consecutive practices. The Rams are expected to put Nacua through an extensive pregame workout before making their final decision. McVay has explained that Nacua is dealing with groin soreness. It has affected his ability to open up and reach full speed.

The situation comes at a critical moment for Los Angeles. The Rams are attempting to rebound from a 27–7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne. They want to avoid an 0–2 start. If Nacua sits, Davante Adams should have an even larger role alongside Tutu Atwell and the Rams’ tight ends.

Nacua remains one of the NFL’s premier offensive weapons after recording 129 receptions for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025. Through three seasons, he has amassed 313 catches, 4,191 yards and 19 touchdowns. He opened 2026 with five catches for 74 yards against San Francisco. That makes his potential absence another major obstacle for Matthew Stafford and McVay.

Rams injury report

Kamren Kinchens – S – Hamstring – Out
Puka Nacua – WR – Hip – Questionable
Jordan Whittington – WR – Quadricep – Doubtful

Giants injury report

Deonte Banks – CB – Calf – Questionable
Micah McFadden – LB – Neck – Questionable