Daily Slop – 17 Dec 23: Commanders at Rams gameday – Articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch
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Four things to know about the Los Angeles Rams
Expectations weren’t high when Los Angeles drafted Puka Nacua in the fifth-round pick out of Brigham Young University. Sure, the wideout had potential, but his speed was questionable. Fifth-round picks rarely make an immediate impact in their rookie seasons, but Nacua has been racking up yards and closing in on franchise records.
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Ironically enough, Nacua has spent his rookie season channeling Lightning McQueen- the rookie race far from Disney Pixar’s Cars films, according to an article by The Ringer. His speed being doubted during the draft is completely in the rearview, and five 100-yard games this season, he’s become one of the Rams’ best weapons opposite Cooper Kupp.
Nacua has an impeccable ability to find soft spots in coverage to be a reliable target for Stafford. He’s also shown a knack for creating separation from defenses with 438 yards — ninth most in the league — coming after the catch.
Nacua set out to prove that he belongs in the NFL, and so far, he’s accomplished that with 1,113 receiving yards in his first 13 career games. He currently ranks fifth among all wideouts, falling only behind Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown, CeeDee Lamb and Keenan Allen.
Nacua has been a consistent target for Stafford, and as they enter a game against the Commanders, who struggle to cover similarly speedy receivers, it could be another big day for the rookie.
