LOS ANGELES -- When Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams saw the collision in the middle of the field that led to Puka Nacua bleeding from above his eye, he was concerned.
In the first quarter of the Rams' 14-9 season-opening victory over the Houston Texans, Nacua was taken to the locker room after a collision while catching a 9-yard pass. Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o, who made the hit, was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play.
But, in what wasn't a surprise for many in the locker room who have seen Nacua play over the past two seasons, he returned to the game after being evaluated for a concussion and receiving stitches.