The Los Angeles Rams activated Puka Nacua ahead of facing the Las Vegas Raiders. This despite dealing with a calf injury before the game, plus a previous hip ailment.

But the Rams rolled to a 28-3 lead before cruising to the 35-21 romp inside Allegiant Stadium Sunday. Nacua caught eight passes for 68 yards and scored once through an 11-yard touchdown during the second quarter.

Nacua, again, fought through ailments to face a physical Raiders team taking on a new identity through coach Klint Kubiak. But he shared via Rams insider for the Orange County Register Adam Grosbard how he's addressing his NFL injury.

“I definitely try to stay warm on the sidelines. Just try to figure out how I can best feel out there on Sunday and doing everything I can,” Nacua said, adding how he's “super grateful” for everyone in the trainer's room who keeps him healthy and in tact.

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Nacua's presence helped lead into history involving quarterback Matthew Stafford. The 2021 Super Bowl winning QB now is the all-time leading passer for the Rams, hitting 148 yards in the first half to reach that feat. Stafford is also the all-time passing yardage leader for the Detroit Lions, becoming the only quarterback to be first in that category for two different teams.

But Nacua's outing came during a crucial time for the Rams. Los Angeles entered with a dismal 2-4 mark and luring a two-game losing streak into Sin City. Vegas entered on its own losing slide following a 3-0 start under Kubiak. Now the 3-4 Rams have eased tensions among their fans following the last two weeks.