Is Puka Nacua playing in Week 2 game vs Giants? Is he injured? Latest status | Hindustan Times
Puka Nacua also sat out Friday’s practice with a hip injury. He was not listed on the injury report Thursday.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed practice Saturday and is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the visiting New York Giants.Nacua also sat out Friday’s practice with a hip injury. He was not listed on the injury report Thursday.Nacua caught five passes for 74 yards in the Rams’ 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 10 in Melbourne, Australia. The 25-year-old led the NFL with 129 receptions last season, finishing with 1,715 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games. Through his first three NFL seasons, Nacua has 313 catches for 4,191 yards and 19 touchdowns.The Rams will also be without safety Kamren Kinchens, who is dealing with a hamstring injury. Wide receiver Jordan Whittington (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful.For the Giants, cornerback Deonte Banks (calf) missed Saturday’s practice and is questionable. Inside linebacker Micah McFadden (neck) is also questionable after being limited Saturday.Also Read: Is David Montgomery injured? Frustrated fantasy managers ask 'Is he playing today?' after slow start vs BengalsLos Angeles Rams vs New York Giants depth chartProjected starting lineups:Los Angeles Rams (0-1):Key statuses: WR Puka Nacua (hip/groin) – Questionable (trending toward missing per Adam Schefter); WR Jordan Whittington (quad) – Doubtful; S Kamren Kinchens (hamstring) – Out. Aaron Donald is expected to play in his return. Myles Garrett is on IR.Offense:QB: Matthew Stafford / Stetson BennettRB: Kyren Williams / Blake Corum / Ronnie RiversWR: Davante Adams, Puka Nacua (if active) / Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, Tutu Atwell (Whittington doubtful)TE: Colby Parkinson / Tyler Higbee / Terrance FergusonOL: LT: Alaric JacksonLG: Steve AvilaC: Coleman SheltonRG: Kevin DotsonRT: Warren McClendon Jr.Defense: DL: Aaron Donald, Kobie Turner, Poona Ford / Braden FiskeLB: Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Byron Young / Grant Stuard, Josaiah StewartCB: Trent McDuffie, Jaylen WatsonS: Kam Curl / Tanner Ingle (Kinchens out)NB: Quentin LakeNew York Giants (1-0)Key statuses: CB Deonte Banks (calf) – Questionable; LB Micah McFadden (neck) – Questionable; CB Paulson Adebo – IR. OL Andrew Thomas and Francis Mauigoa are expected to play.Offense: QB: Jaxson Dart / Jameis WinstonRB: Cam Skattebo / Devin Singletary / Tyrone Tracy Jr. / Najee HarrisWR: Malik Nabers, Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney / Odell Beckham Jr.TE: Isaiah Likely / Theo JohnsonOL: LT: Andrew ThomasLG: Jon RunyanC: John Michael SchmitzRG: Francis MauigoaRT: Jermaine EluemunorDefense:DL: Shelby Harris, D.J. Reader, Chauncey Golston / Darius AlexanderLB: Brian Burns, Tremaine Edmunds, Abdul Carter / Arvell Reese, Kayvon Thibodeaux (McFadden questionable)CB: Greg Newsome II, Deonte Banks (if active) / Colton HoodS: Tyler Nubin, Jevon HollandNB: Andru PhillipsThese are the most likely starters based on the latest reports. Final inactive lists will be announced about 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
