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NFL’s newest sensation is here! In a thrilling last Sunday showdown against the Colts, 22-year-old Puka Nacua delivered a game-winning 22-yard touchdown, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. That’s not all, though. This young wide receiver is setting the NFL on fire, and his rapid ascent is rewriting the record books. How?
Nacua, a rookie for the Los Angeles Rams, is outshining even the legends of the game. Through just four games, Nacua has racked up a staggering most receiving yards, eclipsing the likes of Calvin ‘Megatron’ Johnson and teammate Cooper Kupp. Recently released reports speak volumes!
Nacua’s NFL blitz in just 4 games
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The stats speak volumes. Nacua’s 125.3 yards per game average outshines Johnson’s 2012 season and Kupp’s 2021 performance. Despite all, the rookie recently hauled in a record-breaking 15 receptions in a single game. What makes this story even more incredible? ESPN Fantasy Sports wrote, “Puka Nacua is currently outpacing the two best receiving yard seasons in NFL history through 4 games 😳”
Puka Nacua is currently outpacing the two best receiving yard seasons in NFL history through 4 games 😳
('23) Puka Nacua – 501 Rec Yds
('21) Cooper Kupp – 431
('12) Calvin Johnson – 423 pic.twitter.com/CpRboNZ76O— ESPN Fantasy Sports (@ESPNFantasy) October 1, 2023
According to ESPN Fantasy Sports reports, Puka Nacua has 501 receiving yards through four games in the 2023 season, which is more than Cooper Kupp’s 431 yards in 2021 and Calvin Johnson’s 423 yards in 2012, the two best receiving yard seasons in NFL history.
Drafted in the fifth round as the 177th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, his meteoric rise from an underdog to a superstar has left many astonished. Let’s dive deeper to understand this new NFL star, Nacua.
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Puka Nacua: The future of football?
6 ft 2 in rookie WR debut against the Seattle Seahawks was nothing short of spectacular, with 10 catches for 119 yards contributing to a resounding victory. Rams’ head coach, Sean McVay, showered Nacua with praise, “The game makes sense to him. Physically and mentally tough. Works really hard. He’s very inquisitive.” Known for tireless work ethic and inquisitive nature. NFL Network’s Peter Schrager even ranked him as the best rookie performer in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season.
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As the Rams stand at 2 wins and 2 losses after week 4, all eyes are on Nacua and his team as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. The NFL landscape is witnessing the emergence of a new star, and football fans can’t help but wonder: is Puka Nacua the future of the game? Stay tuned to find out.
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