latimes
The Los Angeles Rams' injury troubles deepened on Thursday when standout wide receiver Puka Nacua was forced to leave practice early with a calf injury, according to a team official.
Nacua, who has already missed two games this season because of a hip issue, had been active for the Rams' last three contests. The team, which began the season as the Super Bowl favorite, now sits at 2-4 as it readies to face the Raiders in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Los Angeles is already shorthanded at the receiver position after Davante Adams sustained a hamstring injury during the Rams' 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday. Head coach Sean McVay said Adams, 33, will be out for six to 10 weeks.
Whether Nacua, who led the NFL in receptions last season, will be available to play against the Raiders remains uncertain.
Other wide receivers on the Rams' roster include Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, and rookie CJ Daniels.
Key Analysis
The Rams' depth at wide receiver is being severely tested. With Adams sidelined for an extended period and Nacua's status now in question, the team may need to rely on less experienced options like Whittington, Mumpfield, Atwell, and Daniels. The upcoming game against the Raiders could be a significant challenge for an offense already struggling to meet high expectations.
Originally reported by latimes.