Puka Nacua stole the spotlight in a 14-9 win, returning from stitches and a quick concussion evaluation to post 10 catches for 130 yards, signaling he’s become a cornerstone in the Rams’ revamped passing attack. Davante Adams, shadowed by Derek Stingley Jr., still drew plenty of targets, highlighting the Rams’ new WR room after Cooper Kupp’s offseason departure. The opener underscored Nacua’s rising role and the need for the Rams to lean into physical, yards-after-catch mode as they build 2025 chemistry.

The win also showed how crucial Nacua’s presence will be to unlock this offense, with Stafford delivering when the moment called and the offense showing signs of rhythm as the unit copes with the adjustments of a post-Kupp era. Rams’ coaching and players framed Nacua’s toughness and playmaking as a defining trait that could carry the offense through 2025.