(Photo : Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 21: Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball in opposition to Ugo Amadi #0 of the New Orleans Saints through the fourth quarter of the sport at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California
After a big-time efficiency on Thursday Night Football in opposition to the New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams Rookie Puka Nacua cemented himself additional within the 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award Race.
The BYU product made an enormous assertion within the Los Angeles Rams’ 30-22 win in opposition to the (7-8) Saints final evening, torching them for 164 receiving yards on 9 catches and catching one landing in final evening’s sport.
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He additionally performed an enormous half on Special Teams to seal the win for the Rams.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is the favourite to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. The Ohio State quarterback has been nothing in need of spectacular for the Texans this season, having accomplished 62.4% of his passes for 3,631 yards and 20 touchdowns.
He at the moment ranks sixth in passing yards amongst different quarterbacks within the league regardless of solely enjoying 13 video games this season; main the Texans to their finest document for the reason that 2019 NFL season.
But regardless of Stroud’s robust play all through the season, many imagine that Nacua could make up some floor within the OROY race, with Stroud sitting out because of a concussion and nonetheless remaining within the NFL concussion protocol.
So far this season, Nacua has 96 receptions, 1,327 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns with 16 video games performed within the 2023 NFL season.
Nacua at the moment has six video games with 100 receiving yards, third most within the NFL Super Bowl period; solely behind Justin Jefferson and Odell Beckham Jr., who’ve seven.
Rams head coach, Sean McVay stated Stroud is having an incredible season; nevertheless, Nacua would get his vote for offensive participant of the 12 months.
“He’s really special,” McVay per ESPN. “But the best part about him is, he doesn’t worry about those things. He worries about being a great teammate and continuing to improve his game. [I] sure love this team. And he’s one of those guys that you love.”
Currently, the Rams, who’re 8-7 on the season, are one of many league’s hottest groups. With Nacua being an enormous a part of the Ram offense, serving to the crew win 5 of their final six video games. They are within the thick of the playoff race, sitting because the sixth seed within the NFC and second within the NFC West behind the San Francisco 49ers.
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