Los Angeles Rams star receiver Puka Nacua exited Sunday’s victory over the New Orleans Saints due to a rib injury but coach Sean McVay said it wasn’t a serious ailment.
“I think he’s going to be good. He got his ribs (hurt),” McVay said after the 34-10 victory. “He could have come back in the game, but we kind of had command. Felt like it was the smart thing.”
Nacua was injured in the third quarter on a 3-yard rushing play in which he was tackled by Saints linebacker Demario Davis with under six minutes remaining. He went to the locker room to be examined and was initially listed as questionable to return with a chest injury. He returned to the field early in the fourth quarter.
Nacua had seven receptions for 95 yards and one touchdown before exiting.
Nacua missed Los Angeles’ previous game due to an ankle injury. The Rams had a bye last week.
Overall, Nacua has 61 receptions for 711 yards and three scoring receptions in seven games this season. The 24-year-old had 105 and 79 receptions, respectively, in his first two NFL campaigns.
The Rams visit the NFC West-rival San Francisco 49ers next Sunday.
