Los Angeles Rams star receiver Puka Nacua won’t play in Sunday’s matchup towards the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, coach Sean McVay introduced Friday.
Nacua didn’t observe Wednesday whereas recovering from a sprained left ankle he suffered within the second quarter of the Rams’ 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens final Sunday whereas trying to catch a move ultimately zone. He returned to the sport within the third quarter however didn’t have one other goal.
McVay additionally dominated offensive sort out Rob Havenstein out for a 3rd straight sport due to an ankle harm.
On Monday, McVay mentioned the group was “inspired” by scans taken of Nacua’s ankle, including he didn’t suppose it might be a long-term harm.
Nacua entered the sport towards the Ravens main the NFL in receptions and receiving yards and had probably the most catches by a participant in his group’s first 5 video games of a season in league historical past.
Nacua had two receptions for 28 yards earlier than the harm, giving him 54 catches for 616 yards and two touchdowns this season.
ESPN’s Sarah Barshop contributed to this story.