Rams leave open door to Puka return on Thursday

The Rams listed Puka Nacua as questionable to play against the Vikings

The Rams listed Puka Nacua as questionable for Thursday night’s game against the Vikings, leaving open the door for a possible return, alongside Cooper Kupp, after missing the last five games with a knee injury. Kupp will return after missing the last four games with an ankle injury, but having both him and Nacua makes the Rams offense significantly more dangerous against the Brian Flores defense if it happens.

The likelihood of Nacua returning is probably low. Kupp is definitely going to start though and having Nacua ready to take some of that heat and attention off of Kupp would be a boost to McVay’s offense.

Nacua set rookie receiving yards for receptions and yards in 2023. He is primed for a key role in McVay’s offense once again and could help offset an L.A. defense that is ranked near the bottom of the NFL during the Rams 2-4 start.