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Monday Night Football: Puka Nacua is officially inactive with hip injury

Rams suffer major offensive blow as Puka Nacua is officially inactive with hip injury

By · Published September 22, 2026  15:34 UTC · Updated September 22, 2026  16:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Rams suffer major offensive blow as Puka Nacua is officially inactive with hip injury
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The Los Angeles Rams' star wide receiver has been officially ruled out for Week 2, leaving the team to adjust their game strategy. The cause of this major blow is a hip injury sustained by Nacua, with NBC Sports reporting that he was trending towards not playing even before the official ruling.

The injury has significant implications for the Rams' offense, with Yahoo Sports suggesting that quarterback Stafford's game strategy may need to change without Nacua on the field. What will the Rams' game strategy look like without Nacua on the field?

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Will Puka Nacua play in Week 2?

No, Puka Nacua has been officially ruled out for Week 2 with a hip injury

What is the impact of Puka Nacua's injury on the Rams' offense?

The Rams will need to adjust their game strategy without Nacua, who is a key player for the team

Which outlets have reported on Puka Nacua's injury?

NBC Sports, Toronto Star, Sportsnet.ca, and Fox News have all reported on Nacua's injury and his official inactivity for Monday Night Football

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