Puka Nacua enters the 2026 regular season as the Los Angeles Rams' clear top wide receiver and primary target for quarterback Matthew Stafford, following a 2025 campaign in which he led the NFL with 129 receptions and posted 1,715 receiving yards across 16 games. His elite yards-per-route-run efficiency, route-running precision, and versatility in the McVay offense—supported by new offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase—position him for continued high target volume alongside complement Davante Adams. Recent developments include a mid-August psoas/groin injury that sidelined him for much of training camp and the preseason, though he has returned to practice and is expected to suit up for the Week 1 opener in Australia. Off-field legal matters have not resulted in an NFL suspension or exempt list placement to date. Depth behind him remains limited, and his history of soft-tissue issues will influence availability across the full 17-game slate.