# Rams coach Sean McVay points to unlikely culprit behind Puka Nacua injury

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rams-coach-sean-mcvay-points-to-unlikely-culprit-behind-puka-nacua-injury/
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:26:26+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/rams-coach-sean-mcvay-points-finger-over-puka-nacua-injury/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, World

## Key points

- Nacua injured his knee on the Rams’ final play against Washington.
- McVay regrets calling the jet sweep and says he feels responsible.
- The 5-4 Rams face a tough run of playoff contenders.

## Summary

Rams head coach Sean McVay says he is questioning his decision to call a jet sweep on the final play against Washington, after Puka Nacua injured his knee on the run. Nacua is headed to injured reserve, leaving Los Angeles without a star receiver as it pursues a playoff place.

McVay said he feels responsible and has replayed the decision, wondering whether another play could have gained a first down without exposing Nacua to a forceful hit. The Rams also lost Davante Adams to a hamstring injury in an earlier game against Arizona, which they lost 18-16. At 5-4, Los Angeles is one game behind Green Bay for the NFC’s final Wild Card spot, with four of its next five opponents also in playoff contention.

## Coverage

- [New York Post: Rams coach Sean McVay points to unlikely culprit behind Puka Nacua injury](https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/rams-coach-sean-mcvay-points-finger-over-puka-nacua-injury/)
- [New York Post: Look for these receivers to replace Puka Nacua’s fantasy football production after massive injury blow](https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/betting/look-for-these-receivers-to-replace-puka-nacuas-fantasy-football-production/)

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