The Los Angeles Rams are 1-1 without Puka Nacua at wide receiver in 2026. But face a critical week four showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. This preseason Super Bowl contender now suddenly faces a stunning 1-3 start.

The All-Pro wideout stood on the sidelines for the last two weeks. Including watching that 30-26 meltdown at the hands of the Denver Broncos after LA led 16-0 at halftime.

Nacua's health rose as a central of focus leading into the marquee NFC showdown Thursday. Rams insider for the Los Angeles Daily News Adam Grosbard revealed where things stand there.

“Rams-Eagles injury report for Thursday. Puka Nacua said he was a full participant today, but he's officially listed as ‘limited,'” Grosbard posted on the social media website X, formerly Twitter.

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Los Angeles has looked efficient on offense under coach Sean McVay. Davante Adams expectedly handled the air attack slack in Nacua's absence. But fans know this system is at its most explosive best with Nacua inside the huddle.

Yet this offense became turnover prone against the Broncos. Denver safety Talanoa Hufanga stepped in front of two errant Matthew Stafford passes: One that handed Denver a 23-19 lead on a pick six, then the second to seal the win at Empower Field.

The Eagles, meanwhile, have won the last four meetings, including eliminating LA during the 2024 postseason in the divisional round. A Rams loss will force fans and analysts to reconsider picking LA as a Super Bowl threat. So a healthy Nacua is capable of making all the difference to reignite this offense.