Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were both left 'smitten' by an NFL star, who appeared to be confused when speaking to the pair, as the duo took selfies together
16:48 ET, 18 Oct 2025
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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua has been labeled a 'cutie' by Erin Andrews
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson both agree that Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is a "cutie" after the NFL star got confused in an interview. It comes after Andrews explained why she won't go back to reporting on MLB for FOX.
Recently, Andrews was present at M&T Bank Stadium before the Baltimore Ravens and Rams showdown for FOX. The matchup was played in challenging conditions, with the Rams coming out as 17-3 victors over Baltimore.
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However, Nacua — whose LeBron James ritual has been revealed by his Rams teammates — exited the game in the first half with an ankle injury, an injury that has sidelined him from the Rams matchup this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
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Nacua was also the topic of discussion on Andrews and Thompson's 'Calm Down' podcast, with the duo revealing they are admirers of the Rams receiver after having spoken with him over the years.
"Puka in my interview goes, 'Yeah, and it's only Week 5.' I go, 'It's Week 6.' He didn't even know – cutie," Andrews said of her recent interaction with Nacua at the Ravens and Rams game.
Thompson added: "I can't handle him. I just love him so much."
It remains uncertain just how long Nacua will be out of action following the ankle injury against the Ravens.
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Andrews and Charissa Thompson host a podcast together in addition to working for FOX NFL(Image: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)
Earlier this week, it was reported he sustained a sprained ankle, with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirming Nacua would be out for some time while he heals from his injury.
"There's a difference between return to play, return to performance," Rams head coach Sean McVay said earlier this week.
"You want to put him in a position to have successful outcomes. I do think some of that is reflected in is he able to go through practice and really get a good feel to allow him to feel comfortable and confident in what we would be asking if he goes.
"If not, then you have a ton of confidence in the group that with the guys that'll be asked to take on bigger roles. You don't ever replace a stud like him, but we've got a lot of confidence in the other guys if that's the case."
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The Rams' star player has managed to snag 54 passes for 616 yards and two touchdowns this season.
The team is hopeful that after their London trip this weekend, they can get Nacua back on the field by November 2, when they square off against the Saints in their first game post-bye week.
Following their face-off with New Orleans, they're set for an NFC West rivalry match against the San Francisco 49ers, who surprised the Rams earlier this month by pulling off a 26-23 victory in overtime.