Matthew Stafford praises Puka Nacua's performance in Rams return
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

In a statement following the matchup on October 4, Matthew Stafford commented on Puka Nacua's return from a hip injury, noting that he felt Nacua played like himself. This was Nacua's first game back, and expectations were high given his impact earlier in the season. The Rams look to build on this momentum in future games as they continue their campaign in the NFL.
- •Puka Nacua returned after a hip injury
- •Matthew Stafford praised Nacua's performance
- •The Rams are aiming to enhance their offense
- •Nacua's early season impact sets high expectations
- 11:32 PMESPN NFL — Stafford says Nacua 'played like Puka' in return for Rams
"In Puka Nacua's first game back from a hip injury, Matthew Stafford said he thought the Rams' wide receiver looked like himself on the field.
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