NFL officials through the book at the Rams, and were able to find a seldom-seen loophole.
The 11-4 Los Angeles Rams had to overcome the birth of head coach Sean McVay's infant son, unexpected travel snafus, forecasted gnarly weather, a hostile crowd, and a short week. The last thing this team needed was wide receiver Puka Nacua to give NFL officials in this game reason enough to find ways to impact the outcome of the game.