Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua Claims Ignorance of NFC West Division

The Los Angeles Rams, in pursuit of the NFC West title, are currently dealing with an amusing anecdote involving one of their star wide receivers, Puka Nacua. Nacua recently claimed that he only just learned that the Rams are in the NFC West. «No, if I’m being honest with you guys, somebody told me we’re in the NFC West, so that’s good to know, I guess,» Nacua said Thursday, highlighting his one-day-at-a-time mentality. «Whatever game we have coming up on Sunday or whatever day that week it falls on.»

This statement sparked interest, leading Rams head coach Sean McVay to clarify that Nacua was joking. «No, he didn’t. He was messing with you,» McVay stated. «There’s a beauty in that, in all seriousness. I love him unconditionally.» McVay went on to emphasize that Nacua’s focus, whether joking or serious, remains on contributing to the team’s success.

The standings in professional sports can lead to some geographical conundrums. The Dallas Cowboys, for example, sit in the NFC East, a division comprising geographically Eastern teams. More bewildering is the placement of California universities like Stanford in the Atlantic Coast Conference. However, the Rams’ residence in the NFC West has been consistent since its establishment, excluding a temporary St. Louis relocation.

Currently, the Rams are making significant strides toward the division crown. They are only one game behind the Arizona Cardinals after a strong 4-1 run in their last five games. An essential matchup with the division leaders awaits them at home in Week 17, a game critical to their title hopes.

Puka Nacua, alongside veteran receiver Cooper Kupp, forms a formidable duo that has greatly benefited quarterback Matthew Stafford‘s performance now that they are fully fit. The focus in Los Angeles is to maintain this momentum, regardless of Nacua’s purported obliviousness to divisional affiliations.

As the Rams prepare for upcoming games that could shakeup the NFC West standings, Nacua’s commitment remains unwavering, despite a less impactful season curtailed by injuries, posting 373 yards and one touchdown across five games. The Rams will have another daunting challenge against Seattle’s defense, which previously limited Nacua significantly, in their final regular season game.