Rams WR Puka Nacua sets two rookie receiving records
Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. credits: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Pula Nacua set NFL rookie records on consecutive catches in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.
A 7-yard pass from Carson Wentz pushed Nacua's yardage total to 1,480 this season, surpassing the 1,473 of rookie Bill Groman of the Houston Oilers in 1960.
On the next play, Wentz and Nacua connected for the fourth time in the game for 6 yards, giving Nacua, a fifth-round draft pick this year, 105 catches, one better than the Miami Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle in 2021.
The Rams scored a touchdown on the drive, pulling to within 20-13 late in the third quarter. San Francisco has already locked in the top NFC seed in the postseason, and the Rams were assured of a wild-card berth.
The teams were playing numerous backups, and Nacua immediately left the game after his historic catches.
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