The Los Angeles Rams have a big test ahead of them in Week 4 with a road game scheduled in Philadelphia and Aaron Donald expected to miss the game. Star wideout Puka Nacua has faced a nagging groin injury but things are looking up ahead of Week 4.
Nacua's injury status got a positive update along with comments from head coach Sean McVay on how the Rams star has looked in practice this week from ESPN's Sarah Barshop.
“Puka Nacua will play Sunday against the Eagles. Sean McVay said Nacua ‘looked sharp' yesterday at practice, but the Rams are still working through how they will navigate his snap count.”
Article Continues BelowThe Rams got a losing prediction against the Eagles but could exceed expectations based on Nacua's return, QB Matthew Stafford's golden right arm, and the desperate situation McVay's team finds itself in. The Rams are 1-2 on the season and need Week 4's win more than the Eagles, who are currently 2-1.
Nacua's value to the Rams' offense, and to McVay's team, cannot be understated. He is everything former Rams Super Bowl LVI MVP Cooper Kupp was to the team's Stafford-led offense, and he fills several roles. Nacua is a possession receiver who keeps the chains moving and keeps opposing defenses off the field. He is also a big-play threat who can stretch the field and open up the run game for Kyren Williams, who commented on his health after an injury scare, and Blake Corum.
The loss of Donald looms huge for Week 4's game, but Nacua's return is perhaps even bigger. Expect the Rams to be ready for what should be a playoff atmosphere at Lincoln Financial Field, and a chance for the offense to show up in a huge way against the Eagles.