The Los Angeles Rams drafted former BYU receiver Puka Nacua in the fifth round of last spring’s draft. The fit seemed ideal, with Rams head coach Sean McVay being one of the best offensive minds in all of football. Plus, the return of quarterback Matthew Stafford from an injury-riddled season the year before and star receiver Cooper Kupp beginning the season on injured reserve led to optimal conditions for Nacua’s rookie season.
Even with all that, no one could have predicted the start Nacua has had to his rookie campaign.
It opened with an upset win over the Seattle Seahawks.