Rams’ WR depth chart in spotlight with Puka Nacua injury news originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Puka Nacua has been absolutely everything this season for the Los Angeles Rams.
But in London for Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, they’re going to have to figure things out without him.
Nacua has been ruled out, with the official announcement coming Friday. His ankle injury from Sunday was too much to get over in time to take on the Jags.
And now, all of a sudden, the Rams will have to figure out some other wide receivers to throw to.
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Rams WR depth chart
With Nacua out, this is a potential look at the Rams’ WR depth chart:
- Davante Adams
- Jordan Whittington
- Tutu Atwell
- Xavier Smith
- Konata Mumpfield
Adams has been solid in his first season with the Rams, but it’s safe to expect some additional targets his way.
The Whittington vs. Atwell discussion is the one that’s trickiest.
Whittington is more of the Cooper Kupp mold of a player who is a good blocker and a solid possession receiver. Atwell makes the big plays.
It’s safe to expect both on the field a lot on Sunday. But if one guy is going to come through with a massive moment, it’s probably Atwell, while Whittington will probably get a lot of the dirty work.
Beyond that, the Rams will likely rely on their RBs and TEs and not go further down the depth chart unless they are forced to.
