Puka Nacua emerges as key target for Matthew Stafford in 2025
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
In the 2025 NFL season, Puka Nacua became Matthew Stafford's primary target when facing blitzes. Nacua was targeted more than any other receiver, boasting a league-high 37.0% targets per route run against such defensive pressure. He ranked fourth in total targets and first in receptions with 112.3 Expected Points Added. Stafford also excelled, leading the league with 4,707 passing yards and winning the MVP award while under consistent pressure. The effective partnership between Nacua and Stafford is likely to continue into the upcoming season, pending their health.
- •Nacua averaged 37.0% targets per route run against the blitz in 2025.
- •He finished first in NFL wide receivers for total receptions.
- •Stafford led the league with 46 passing touchdowns in 2025.
- •The Rams' offensive strategy focuses on getting players open under pressure.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Why Puka Nacua was Matthew Stafford's safety net in 2025
"Puka Nacua was targeted more than any receiver on routes run against the blitz in 2025.
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