Turf Show Times on Puka Nacua
From the article
Per Next Gen Stats, the Rams have averaged a full yard per play more when Nacua is on the field compared to when he isn't... On passes of 20 or more yards this season, Stafford is 4-of-12 for 162 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Last year, Stafford had 10 touchdowns and only one interception on those throws. His passer rating on deep passes is 70, compared to 122 during his MVP campaign.
STACKED’s take
Nacua's presence adds 1 yard per play; Stafford's deep pass rating drops from 122 to 70 without him.
Nacua's impact on the Rams offense is quantifiable and substantial. Per Next Gen Stats, the Rams average a full yard per play more when Nacua is on the field compared to when he isn't. His absence has forced Matthew Stafford to struggle, completing just 54% of attempts against Denver and requiring 55 throws to reach 390 yards. On deep passes (20+ yards), Stafford is 4-of-12 for 162 yards, one TD, and two INTs this season, compared to 10 TDs and one INT on deep passes last year. His passer rating on deep passes has dropped to 70 from 122 during his MVP campaign. The source argues that Nacua's impact extends beyond receiving yards—he changes how defenses plan for the Rams offense, and running 13 personnel is significantly easier with him on the field.
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