The Los Angeles Rams released an update on the status of Puka Nacua and Aaron Donald ahead of their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Los Angeles Rams have a couple of key players on the injury report for their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The key players are star wide receiver Puka Nacua and defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Nacua will play for the first time since Week 1, missing the last two games with a groin injury.
The 25-year-old star receiver is expected to have a normal workload in Week 4 against the Eagles. He will have a major impact on the Rams' offense, as he had 129 receptions for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in the 2025 season.
He will be on the opposite side of Davante Adams, who has had an incredible start to the 2026 season, catching 18 passes for 358 yards and two touchdowns through two games.
While Nacua is active and will pose a problem for Philadelphia's defense, Donald is out on the other side due to a back injury. The 35-year-old unretired this offseason after missing the last two seasons, and he has been solid in his return.
Donald hasn't been the three-time Defensive Player of the Year he once was, but he has been disruptive on the defensive line. Through two games, he has recorded four total tackles, a tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit.
With Donald out and superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett on the injured reserve for Los Angeles, their defensive line won't be at full strength. The Eagles need to take full advantage and establish the run game with Saquon Barkley.
Barkley has rushed for 174 yards on 34 carries this season, but he has not found the end zone. He rushed for over 2,000 yards just two seasons ago, and Philadelphia will look to have a stronger performance on offense and in the run game.
If they can get the run game going, it will help Jalen Hurts and the passing attack be more efficient and could cut down on turnovers. Through three games, Hurts has completed 64.4 percent of his passes for 620 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Philadelphia will be without star wide receiver DeVonta Smith, which will be a major loss for the offense. The Eagles are going up against a talented Rams secondary led by Trent McDuffie. They will need Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, and others to step up as pass catchers for Hurts.
There are injuries to key starters on both teams, but Philadelphia and Los Angeles will both be looking for a bounce-back win after disappointing losses in Week 3.
