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Rams beat Commanders, but Puka Nacua suffers knee injury
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua overcame hip and calf injuries to deliver a standout performance with 14 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown in a 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders, though he sustained a knee injury on the final play and will undergo an MRI.
- Edge rusher Myles Garrett returned from knee surgery to record three sacks, including a critical strip sack and a late fourth-quarter sack that helped secure the victory for the Rams.
- The Rams improved to 5-4 with their third consecutive win despite missing starting cornerbacks Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie, with defensive contributions from players like Emmanuel Forbes Jr., who was formerly with the Commanders.
- Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 26 of 43 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown, relying heavily on Nacua, who was targeted 19 times and made key plays on critical downs.
- The Rams look ahead to upcoming games against the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers, hoping to activate injured players like defensive lineman Kobie Turner and receiver Davante Adams to bolster their roster.
