lol, from many moons ago… pic.twitter.com/e4w6L8Mo7H

— roberto clemente (@rclemente2121) November 25, 2023

Turnover Worthy Plays by QBs under pressure in 2023 per PFF:

Dak Prescott – 2
Joe Burrow – 3
Jimmy Garoppolo – 3
Kenny Pickett – 3
Matthew Stafford – 4
Lamar Jackson – 4
Derek Carr – 4
Tua Tagovailoa – 4 (before today’s game)
Deshaun Watson – 4
Jalen Hurts – 5
Justin Fields -… pic.twitter.com/sURobLwnmq

— JAKE ELLENBOGEN (@JKBOGEN) November 24, 2023

Gary Klein@LATimesklein
Rams rookie star Puka Nacua plays with a very physical style. Is it sustainable?

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Rams get lots of bang, Puka Nacua lots of bruises, from receiver’s painstaking play

GARY KLEIN

https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2023-11-23/rams-puka-nacua-injuries-receiver-rookie-season

Puka Nacua has learned valuable lessons during his record-setting rookie season, which has featured dozens of catches — and corresponding hits absorbed and delivered.

How does the Rams receiver deal with the sometimes-painful days after?

“Motion is lotion,” Nacua said.

Nacua’s physical playing style, and the weekly aftermath, supplied him with a new appreciation for cold tubs and other rehabilitative resources. But the best way to play through bumps and bruises, he said, is to not sit still, even on days off.

“Movement does help,” Nacua said.

Despite injured ankle, Rams’ Cooper Kupp might be able to play Sunday at Arizona
Nov. 20, 2023

Early in the season, with star receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, Nacua rocketed to the top of the NFL receiving list. Quarterback Matthew Stafford looked for Nacua early and often, and the fifth-round draft pick produced three 100-yard receiving efforts in his first four games.

Nacua’s statistical performances cooled upon Kupp’s return, but with 69 catches he ranks ninth in the NFL. His 987 yards rank sixth.

Kupp did not practice Wednesday because of an ankle injury suffered during Sunday’s 17-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, a win that ended a three-game losing streak and improved the Rams’ record to 4-6. If Kupp does not play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, Nacua could again become the undisputed go-to receiver.

The question is how long can the 6-foot-2, 205-pound Nacua endure his physical playing style?

This week he was nursing a shoulder issue, the latest byproduct of his physical play.

“I love playing the game that way,” he said. “That’s how I was raised. But it definitely has its pros and cons.”

Nacua, as with many rookies, already has completed more than the equivalent of a college season. The Rams played three preseason games and have played 10 regular-season games. They will play at least seven more, with the playoffs also still a possibility.

Collisions in the NFL are “way different” than in college, said Nacua, who played at Washington and Brigham Young.

“Just the consistency of them,” Nacua said. “I definitely wasn’t blocking defensive ends in college. As much as I think I was a physical player, there’s no chance they were asking me to block the Nick Bosas of the world and stuff like that.

“It’s definitely been a little different.”

Nacua, 22, has embraced the role, and the physical presence he brings to the offense is “a tremendous asset and value,” coach Sean McVay said. But it also presents a challenge: How does he not curb Nacua’s style while being cognizant of keeping him physically sound for the entire season?

“I don’t have the answer quite yet,” McVay said. “You want to continue to allow his greatest traits to come to life, but be smart about how that’s reflected. Now, he’s delivering a lot of punishment himself, but that takes a toll on you.

“I’ve been really impressed with his ability to be a pro about getting his body turned over week in and week out.”

Nacua “loves having the ball in his hands” and scoring touchdowns, and also “loves the physical contact aspect,” offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said. When LaFleur watches replays of the games, he is struck by the close-ups of Nacua.

“His face looks like he’s in a certain zone that not a lot of people can get into,” LaFleur said.

Last Sunday, the cameras found Nacua after he caught a second-quarter touchdown pass, and after using second effort on a jet sweep to pick up a first down during the game-winning drive.

For a rookie, Nacua is “about as comfortable as I’ve ever seen somebody,” Stafford said. The 15th-year pro does not want Nacua to change his physical play and tone-setting ways.

“As he gets more and more comfortable in the game, he’ll find his opportunities to try to stay up on his feet,” Stafford said, adding, “I’m sure his body feels not great on certain days, but he’s been able to show up for us, and that’s huge.”

Goff bad game. 3 fumbles.

2023 lions defense
offensive points allowed

games 1-6: #9 (top 10)
games 7-10 #32 (dead last)

today: packers have scored on first 2 possessions. pic.twitter.com/PoxlXgFxp4

— roberto clemente (@rclemente2121) November 23, 2023

“Field Yates and Mike Clay talk about what to expect from Kyren Williams as he returns from injury.”

Link:

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/38959183

Aaron Donald is ALL OVER this Seahawks tape. No sacks, but man, did he have an impact. Takes Kobie Turner's guy out of the play. Opens up Turner to get a pressure on Geno and force a throw away. pic.twitter.com/etUNk7K4Dw

— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) November 22, 2023

Kobie Turner seems to flash on tape every single week for the Rams. Here he tosses the left guard and makes the play in the backfield. pic.twitter.com/rHWxMbMuMx

— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) November 22, 2023

Rams always finding diamonds in the rough. Gotta give it to Les Snead and scouts for finding these gems. #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/vRKRitPnNe

— Allen Sales (@AllenSales) November 23, 2023

Really excited to see what Royce Freeman and Kyren Williams do together. Shows patience on this outside toss. Good blocking in space by Avila and Jackson.

Freeman finds the hole and picks up a big gain. pic.twitter.com/J9BMK8jNnX

— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) November 22, 2023

It was really good to see Bobby Brown III back in the Rams defense on Sunday.

Does a really nice job here getting into the backfield and forcing Kenneth Walker sideways. pic.twitter.com/qGzWOTyOvl

— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) November 22, 2023

Royce Freeman forced five missed tackles against the Seahawks. This was one of them. Doesn't look for contact.

Makes the guy in the backfield miss and picks up positive yardage. pic.twitter.com/LdkzH8wLPM

— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) November 22, 2023

Very unlike Darrell Henderson to not make this block, but it's a big one.

This is third down for the Rams offense. Play is drawn up for TuTu Atwell who is open. pic.twitter.com/YtNI9FAIM0

— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) November 22, 2023

Royce Freeman turned it on during the final drive. Avoids the initial defender.

Steve Avila with a really nice block to clear the hole. Ends up with a nice run. pic.twitter.com/hl9ohh3VbS

— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) November 22, 2023