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ArticleSeventy-four yards for Puka Nacua in MelbourneSeptember 11, 2026

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Puka Nacua caught five passes for a game-high 74 yards against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1. Nacua was targeted nine times.

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Nacua led Week 1 in receiving yards with 74 on 9 targets despite Rams' spread offense.

Nacua caught 5 passes for 74 yards on 9 targets in Week 1 against San Francisco; he led all players in receiving yards and received nearly one-third of the Rams' 28 passing attempts despite 10 different players being targeted. He came within inches of adding a touchdown.

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Only 3 WRs have a better target per route run rate vs two-high than Josh Downs… Amon-Ra St. Brown, Puka Nacua and Drake London 💣 #Colts #DFS Is Down...

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Nacua's 41-yard YAC catch exemplifies Stafford's short-range accuracy in Week 1.

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Jalen Coker (WR3 in EPA per target since entering the NFL, behind Puka Nacua and Alec Pierce) remains the most underrated WR in the NFL. His @RecepP...

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Nacua was part of 2025 offensive success; scheme still too Stafford-dependent.

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Nacua was key to Rams' 2025 passing success alongside Stafford's MVP season.

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Nacua played 70% snaps with stellar downfield grabs; key to Rams passing game.

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