Puka Nacua returns to the Los Angeles Rams’ lineup for their Week 4 clash against the Philadelphia Eagles, while Justin Jefferson, Breece Hall, and DeVonta Smith are all sidelined with injuries. Nacua, who missed the past two games with a hip injury, is set to play after the Rams announced his availability ahead of the Sunday 1 p.m. kickoff on Fox.
The Rams will be without several of their usual offensive options, as Jefferson was ruled out due to an ankle injury. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver’s absence leaves a significant gap in their passing game, shifting more responsibility onto other receivers and the quarterback.
The New York Jets also face a blow with running back Breece Hall ruled out after sustaining a quad injury. Braelon Allen, who has earned the majority of first-team reps in practice this week, is expected to step into the starting role. The Jets’ matchup against the Chicago Bears kicks off simultaneously at 1 p.m. on Fox.
Philadelphia faces its own injury challenges on offense. Starting wide receiver DeVonta Smith remains out this week with a hamstring injury, missing his third straight practice before being officially ruled out. Alongside Smith, tight end Dallas Goedert is also sidelined. The Eagles elevated veteran Zach Ertz from their practice squad for the second consecutive week to fill the void in their receiving corps.
Sunday’s NFL schedule offers a full slate of games starting at 1 p.m. Eastern, with notable matchups including the New England Patriots versus Buffalo Bills on CBS, the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Cincinnati Bengals on CBS, and the Dallas Cowboys hosting the Houston Texans on Fox. The Rams’ game against the Eagles also draws attention amid the injury updates.
The afternoon continues with the Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings on Fox at 4:05 p.m., followed by Kansas City Chiefs facing the Las Vegas Raiders on CBS at 4:25 p.m., and the Los Angeles Chargers traveling to Seattle Seahawks, also on CBS at 4:25 p.m. The Denver Broncos will take on the San Francisco 49ers at the same time on CBS.
Fans following fantasy football will need to adjust their lineups accordingly with Jefferson, Hall, and Smith all out and Nacua back in play. Yahoo Sports will provide live updates and highlights throughout the day’s games.
With Nacua’s return, the Rams hope to bolster their passing options against an Eagles team missing several offensive starters. This Week 4 showdown will test both teams’ depth and adaptability under challenging circumstances.
According to Yahoo Sports.
