Rams' Nacua off IR, to play TNF vs. Vikings
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is set to play Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings after being activated off injured reserve, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Nacua's return means the Rams get the second-year wideout and veteran receiver Cooper Kupp back in the lineup Thursday. Nacua has been sidelined since Week 1 with a knee injury, while Kupp has sat out since injuring his ankle in Week 2.
The BYU product is not expected to get a full workload in his first game back from injury, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Nacua is coming off an electric 2023 season, breaking the NFL record for most receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486) by a rookie.
The Rams have struggled this season amid a slew of injuries. L.A. enters the prime-time matchup with a 2-4 record to sit at the bottom of the NFC West.