Puka Nacua Scores Fifth Touchdown In First Quarter Against 49ers
Nov 9, 2025, 3:19 PM
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Puka Nacua #12 of the Los Angeles Rams scores a receiving touchdown against Upton Stout #20 and Jordan Elliott #92 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of a game at Levi's Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua made it four receiving touchdowns in his last five games as he punched in six against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
With the long rushing TD from week two, Nacua is now up to five scores on the season. His career high is six, set back in his rookie year.
Puka with the YAC TD! Rams up early.#LocalsInTheNFL #RamsHouse #BYU @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) November 9, 2025
Both Nacua and the Rams got off to a hot start at Levi’s Stadium.
Los Angeles opened the game with 21 unanswered points. In the first quarter alone, Nacua had three catches for 47 yards and a touchdown.
After failing to post a receiving score through his first three games, the former Cougar is now on pace for a new career high in week 10.
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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