Puka Nacua Hauls In Big Touchdown Catch In NFC Championship
Jan 25, 2026, 7:10 PM | Updated: Jan 26, 2026, 9:05 am
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Head coach Sean McVay celebrates after a third quarter touchdown from Puka Nacua #12 of the Los Angeles Rams against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
SEATTLE — Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua came up big for the Rams in an even bigger moment, catching his first touchdown to pull LA within one score in the third quarter.
The play moved Nacua up to five catches for 109 yards and a touchdown through three quarters in the NFC Championship.
Puka Nacua brings the Rams within one score!! 🤙#LocalsInTheNFL #RamsHouse #BYU @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 26, 2026
The touchdown was preceded by some drama that ultimately played out in favor of the Rams.
Seahawks defensive back Tariq Woolen had a pass breakup on 3rd & long to force what would’ve likely been a punt on fourth down. However, Woolen was called for unsportsmanlike conduct for taunting the Los Angeles bench.
After picking up a first down off the penalty, Stafford unloaded the deep ball to Nacua for his second of the playoffs and 12th of the season.
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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