Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is unlikely to play in London this weekend due to a sprained left ankle, NFL Network reported Monday.
Nacua left Sunday’s 17-3 victory at Baltimore in the second quarter because of a lower leg injury before returning in the second half in a limited capacity.
The Rams (4-2) originally said Nacua was questionable to return against the Ravens (1-5). Coach Sean McVay said afterward that Nacua had an ankle injury and doesn’t know if he will be ready for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
Los Angeles has a bye in Week 8, which would afford Nacua multiple weeks to recover.
Jordan Whittington, who has 10 receptions for 112 yards this season, would see his role increase if Nacua can’t play this week. Davante Adams is the second-leading receiver on the roster with 26 receptions for 396 yards and three touchdowns. Nacua has 54 catches for 616 yards and two TDs and leads the team in targets (65).
Nacua, 24, was injured while trying to make a catch in the end zone. He held his leg in pain. After a visit from trainers, he was helped back to the locker room before returning to the sideline.
He finished with two catches on three targets for 28 yards. Nacua entered Sunday’s game leading the NFL in receptions (52), receiving yards (588) and receiving first downs (31).
Running back Blake Corum, in his second season with the Rams, sustained a right ankle injury and finished with five carries for 23 yards.
