Puka Nacua Pulls In 10th Touchdown With One Hand Against Cardinals
Jan 4, 2026, 3:43 PM
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 18: Puka Nacua #12 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a catch during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua gave the Rams a lead before halftime with one of his better catches in the 2025 season.
In the first half of week 18, Nacua had six catches for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Puka Nacua SNAGS his 10th TD of the season! 🤙#LocalsInTheNFL #RamsHouse #BYU @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 4, 2026
With single coverage from Denzel Burke, Nacua just rose up over the top of the defense and pulled down the one-handed TD.
The play gave Nacua his 10th receiving, and 11th overall, touchdown this season. His previous career high was six.
Heading into the regular season finale, he also had 119 catches for 1,639 yards.
About Puka Nacua
Before his college career, the Provo, Utah native played high school football at Orem High School. He finished his career with the Tigers as the owner of multiple state records.
After high school, the receiver attended the University of Washington and played a couple of seasons for the Huskies.
After the 2020 season, Nacua returned home to Provo and immediately became a star for the Cougars.
Nacua finished his BYU career with a total of 91 catches for 1,430 yards and 11 touchdowns as well as 39 carries for 357 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.
Puka, man.
Gotta catch ’em all 🏈 pic.twitter.com/7rsLawwY3S
— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
In April 2023, the Rams selected Nacua with the No. 177 overall pick during the fifth round of the NFL Draft.
Nacua finished his first season as a professional with an NFL rookie record 105 receptions for 1,486 yards. He also scored six touchdowns.
The rookie wideout received NFL All-Pro second-team honors for his play in 2023. He finished as the runner-up to C.J. Stroud for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Nacua’s sophomore campaign was plagued with injuries, but he still finished the season with 79 receptions for 990 yards and three touchdowns.
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