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McVay Hopes Puka Nacua Plays vs Eagles

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 10:57 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams sit 1-2 after losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos.
Head coach Sean McVay said he hopes rookie Puka Nacua will play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4.
All-Pro edge-rusher Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve and will miss at least through Week 6.
ESPN analyst Ben Solak urged the Rams to trade for a receiver, naming Chris Godwin and Courtland Sutton as targets.

History

Historical Context

After a decade of losing seasons, the St. Louis Rams shocked the NFL in 1999, finishing 13-3, outscoring opponents by 284 points and winning Super Bowl XXXIV on Jan. 30 2000. Led by MVP quarterback Kurt Warner (4,353 yards, 41 TDs) and running back Marshall Faulk, the “Greatest Show on Turf” set a standard the Los Angeles Rams, now coached by Sean McVay, cite as a model for rebuilding.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams sit 1-2 after losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos.
Head coach Sean McVay said he hopes rookie Puka Nacua will play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4.
All-Pro edge-rusher Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve and will miss at least through Week 6.
ESPN analyst Ben Solak urged the Rams to trade for a receiver, naming Chris Godwin and Courtland Sutton as targets.

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