The Los Angeles Rams will be without their top offensive weapon tonight when they host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Puka Nacua is officially inactive after dealing with a groin/hip issue over the last few days.
The injury according to Sean McVay is separate from the issue that caused him to miss time during training camp.
Puka Nacua being inactive tonight puts a big spotlight on Davante Adams.
Adams had a quiet Rams debut in Week 1, catching just three passes for 26 yards on six targets in the 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. With Nacua potentially sidelined, however, Adams could be in line for a significantly larger role in Matthew Stafford’s passing attack.
The matchup could provide Adams with an opportunity to rediscover some of his old form. New York’s secondary enters the game dealing with injuries, including cornerback Paulson Adebo being placed on injured reserve and Deonte Banks listed as questionable.
The Rams need Adams to take advantage.
Nacua’s absence will remove one of Stafford’s most reliable targets, making Adams’ ability to win one-on-one matchups even more important. After an underwhelming offensive performance in Week 1, Los Angeles needs its veteran WR1 to look like the dynamic playmaker the team expected when it brought him to Los Angeles.
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