Puka Nacua dominates in his return to the field
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Key Points:
- Puka Nacua returned from a two-week hip/groin injury and played a key role in the Los Angeles Rams' 24-20 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Nacua led the game with nine receptions for 125 yards and scored his first touchdown of the season on a two-yard jet sweep in the second quarter.
- The Rams overcame a 10-point halftime deficit with two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including the game-winning 7-yard run by Kyren Williams with 1:10 remaining.
- Nacua was heavily targeted by quarterback Matthew Stafford, especially in the second half where he caught eight passes for 97 yards, helping sustain critical scoring drives.
- The victory improved the Rams' record to 2-2, avoiding a 1-3 start to the season.
