Rams' Nacua Inactive for MNF vs. Giants with Hip Injury

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been declared inactive for Monday Night Football against the New York Giants due to a hip injury. Nacua was added to the injury report on Friday and missed the team's final two practices of the week. Head coach Sean McVay said Nacua was experiencing soreness and "didn't feel totally like himself" with his ability to hit full speed, though McVay clarified the injury is separate from a psoas injury that sidelined him during training camp. McVay noted the team was "being smart" with the skill player given the nature of the injury.

Jordan Whittington, the Rams' other receiving option, is also inactive with a quadriceps injury after being listed as doubtful. Additional Rams inactives include safety Kam Kinchens (hamstring), wide receiver CJ Daniels, offensive lineman Bill Murray, and emergency third-string quarterback Ty Simpson. The Rams lost their season opener 27–7 to the San Francisco 49ers and are seeking their first win against the 1–0 Giants.

In the Week 1 loss, Nacua led the Rams with five receptions for 74 yards on nine targets. The 25-year-old had an exceptional 2025 season, leading the league in receptions (129), placing second in receiving yards (1,715), and tying for third in receiving touchdowns (10). Without Nacua and Whittington, the Rams' receiving options include Davante Adams, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, and Tutu Atwell. For the Giants, cornerback Deonte Banks (calf) and linebacker Micah McFadden (neck) are inactive after being listed as questionable.