Is Puka Nacua playing today? Why Rams WR is off to quiet start vs. Ravens

Mike Moraitis

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It is rare for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua to be so quiet early on in any game, but that's exactly what's happening in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Nacua is the Rams' leading receiver through five games with 588 receiving yards, and he ranks first in the NFL in that category, also.

However, you would never think Nacua is one of the elite receivers in the NFL with the poor start he's off to on Sunday. Here's the latest on that.

Is Puka Nacua playing today?

UPDATE: Nacua is now dealing with an injury in the second quarter.

It remains unclear what he's dealing with exactly, but Nacua had to be helped off the field. Follow all of the latest injury updates on Nacua RIGHT HERE.

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UPDATE: Nacua has his first catch in the second quarter.

It went for five yards.

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UPDATE: Still no targets for Nacua through two drives.

The Rams' second drive ended after just one play after Stafford lost a fumble.

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Yes, Nacua is healthy, active and in the lineup, he just hasn't been targeted yet. Matt Stafford heavily targeted Davante Adams on the first drive, connecting with the veteran two times on four targets for 14 yards.

It's just a matter of time for Nacua.

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Mike Moraitis

Mike Moraitis is a freelance writer who covers the NFL for the Sporting News. Over his nearly two decades covering sports, Mike has also worked for Bleacher Report, USA TODAY and FanSided. He hates writing in the third person.