Rams' Adams, Nacua rank as top NFL WRs under pressure in 2025
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
In 2025, Davante Adams and Puka Nacua emerged as key receivers for the Los Angeles Rams, particularly under pressure from opposing defenses. Adams topped the NFL with a 23.1% target rate during pressured situations, while Nacua followed closely with a 21.6% rate. Adams, in his first season with the Rams, recorded 14 touchdown catches but had 789 receiving yards, displaying a strong connection with quarterback Matthew Stafford. Nacua, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, ranked highly in several pressured receiving categories, reflecting the duo's ability to provide reliable options for Stafford amidst collapsing pockets. Their effectiveness signifies an increasing threat to defenders in the league.
- •Davante Adams led the NFL with a 23.1% target rate under pressure.
- •Puka Nacua ranked seventh with a 21.6% target rate under pressure.
- •Adams had 14 receiving touchdowns, tying for the lead in the NFL.
- •Nacua was second in first downs among WRs under pressure, with 18.
- •Both players have established strong chemistry with Matthew Stafford.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rams' Adams, Nacua rank among NFL's top safety-blanket WRs in 2025
"Matthew Stafford never had to worry much about completing passes to his receivers in 2025.
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