Puka Nacua it sounded as if there was no doubt.
Rams star receiver who missed the last game with an ankle injury, said Thursday he's “feeling great” and plans to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints at Sophie Stadium.
“That’s the plan,” he said after practice. “I feel fantastic. I feel ready to go.”
The Rams returned this week after a week off after… win over Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
This allowed Nacua to rest and receive treatment for the injury suffered during the victory on October 12. vs. Ravens in Baltimore.
Nacua made two catches for 28 yards before he and Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey jumped and completed a pass near the end zone. Both fell hard to the turf as the pass was incomplete.
Nacua said he intends to make sure that if he doesn't go down with the ball, Humphrey doesn't go down either.
“I actually thought it was like I was just blown out by the wind, just from the way I landed,” Nacua said. “I stood up and thought, 'Oh, that's definitely not my back.'
The Rams defeated the Jaguars without Nacua and improved their record to 5–2 heading into the bye week.
“It’s never a good time to get injured,” Nacua said, “but he landed at a great time to rest and recover.”
Nacua returns to the receiving corps, having received Davante Adams' three-touchdown performance against the Jaguars. However, the Rams will be left without Tutu Atwellwho is on injured reserve for at least four games with a hamstring injury.
Nacua ranks third in the NFL with 54 catches and fourth with 616 yards receiving. He has two touchdown receptions and also rushed for a touchdown.
Nacua has topped 100 yards receiving three times this season, most recently a month ago when he caught 13 passes for 170 yards in a game. victory with a score of 17-3 over the Indianapolis Colts.
