Puka Nacua sets record with 30-plus receptions in two seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Puka Nacua made history in the NFL after catching over 30 passes in his first three games of two different seasons. As the only player in the Super Bowl era to achieve this feat, Nacua had 30 catches in 2023 and has topped that with 31 catches in the first three games of the current season. His 17 receptions in a recent game against the Buffalo Bills were a personal best for a single game and contributed significantly to his overall total. Entering this game, Nacua had caught 14 passes in the previous two games. His remarkable start reflects a continuation of his breakout performances since being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2023.
- •Nacua achieved 31 catches in his first three games of this season.
- •He previously caught 30 passes in the first three games of his rookie year.
- •His 17 receptions in the game against the Bills set a personal single-game record.
- •Nacua's career total stands at 344 receptions, the fastest in NFL history to reach 300.
- •He was drafted by the Rams in 2023 and continues to excel despite past injuries.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Puka Nacua is 1st player ever to accomplish this receiving feat
"Puka Nacua is the only player in the Super Bowl era to catch 30-plus passes in his first 3 games of 2 different seasons.
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