Puka injury and status

[OntarioRam]

Can't risk injuries like groin, hip, psoas. That entire pelvic floor is so interconnected, as soon as one is off, it can throw off everything else through compensation way more than other muscle groups in the body. Let him heal as much as it sucks. If this team is everything we think it is, we should be able to win against Denver and Philly if the boys come to play. I also want to see what some of the other WRs have.

I was Jordan Whittington's biggest fan but we need to move on when his contract is up, I wouldn't pay to keep him over giving younger legs a shot. I've never seen a player be that injured, while getting almost no reps. He's perpetually on IR. And when he has gotten targets, he has been generally underwhelming. I really thought he was going to be a big piece. Doesn't seem like it. This would have been the perfect time for him to get a shot.

 

[Ram65]

I'd even say forget Puka against Denver!!! Don't even try it until he's ABSOLUTELY READY!!!

What I wanna see is McVay get "the other guys" involved more...(Mumpfield, Tutu, Smith, and Daniels). Let's get real...injury can happen, so you get these guys in the offense because YOU JUST NEVER KNOW!!!

I said it in another post...it was a game against Seattle where Kupp was out...and it was Puka and Tutu that stepped up and both caught for 119 yds each.

This is how you can really say "next man up" and that's because YOU USE ALL YOUR TOOLS!!!

DO IT!!!

The Broncos are not the Giants with a depleted secondary. The Rams will be going against one of the top-level DB squads in the NFL. I think it's a combination of McVay and Stafford focusing on one WR. I know the numbers against the Giants from my recent thread I started. Mumpfield had 2 targets, 1 reception. Same for Tutu 2-1. Smith 0-0. Ferguson 9-6. No other eligables had more than 2 targets. The Broncos should be focusing on taking away Adams. This is the game they need to spread the targets around. One good thing is the Broncos' run defense is allowing well over 5 yards per carry. That should set up some play-action passing.

A have a feeling Puka won't play, but if he does, it should be limited use.

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[Steve808]

The Broncos are not the Giants with a depleted secondary. The Rams will be going against one of the top-level DB squads in the NFL. I think it's a combination of McVay and Stafford focusing on one WR. I know the numbers against the Giants from my recent thread I started. Mumpfield had 2 targets, 1 reception. Same for Tutu 2-1. Smith 0-0. Ferguson 9-6. No other eligables had more than 2 targets. The Broncos should be focusing on taking away Adams. This is the game they need to spread the targets around. One good thing is the Broncos' run defense is allowing well over 5 yards per carry. That should set up some play-action passing.

A have a feeling Puka won't play, but if he does, it should be limited use.

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I know it was only one game, but the chefs ran through the broncos defense like a hot knife through butter.

 

[Merlin]

"It's ok everybody we got Tutu. Chill. Damn."
~ @OldSchool

 

[RamDino]

The Broncos are not the Giants with a depleted secondary. The Rams will be going against one of the top-level DB squads in the NFL. I think it's a combination of McVay and Stafford focusing on one WR. I know the numbers against the Giants from my recent thread I started. Mumpfield had 2 targets, 1 reception. Same for Tutu 2-1. Smith 0-0. Ferguson 9-6. No other eligables had more than 2 targets. The Broncos should be focusing on taking away Adams. This is the game they need to spread the targets around. One good thing is the Broncos' run defense is allowing well over 5 yards per carry. That should set up some play-action passing.

A have a feeling Puka won't play, but if he does, it should be limited use.

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Yup. They'll put Surtain on Devonta Adams and make the Rams use others, which is OK as long as McVay spreads it around. 13 personnel, running the ball, and utilizing ALL other receivers should make for a fun game.

 

[SteezyEndo]

Anyone know if CJ Daniels will get a shot this week?

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

Anyone know if CJ Daniels will get a shot this week?

Only if he has his blocking assignments down.

 

[Spider2YB]

The Broncos are not the Giants with a depleted secondary. The Rams will be going against one of the top-level DB squads in the NFL. I think it's a combination of McVay and Stafford focusing on one WR. I know the numbers against the Giants from my recent thread I started. Mumpfield had 2 targets, 1 reception. Same for Tutu 2-1. Smith 0-0. Ferguson 9-6. No other eligables had more than 2 targets. The Broncos should be focusing on taking away Adams. This is the game they need to spread the targets around. One good thing is the Broncos' run defense is allowing well over 5 yards per carry. That should set up some play-action passing.

A have a feeling Puka won't play, but if he does, it should be limited use.

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Philly has an elite secondary too. We have back to back games against arguably the two best secondaries in football and might be without Puka for both. Gonna be a real challenge for McVay and Stafford. Denver held Patrick Mahomes and Trever Lawrence to under 200 yards passing in back to back weeks. KC didn’t have a single WR have more 20 yards vs Denver. Tight ends and backs were the entirety of their passing game.

 

[majrleaged]

Philly has an elite secondary too. We have back to back games against arguably the two best secondaries in football and might be without Puka for both. Gonna be a real challenge for McVay and Stafford. Denver held Patrick Mahomes and Trever Lawrence to under 200 yards passing in back to back weeks. KC didn’t have a single WR have more 20 yards vs Denver. Tight ends and backs were the entirety of their passing game.

We got those and they are pretty good.

 

[JonRam99]

Here's hoping Puka's good to go for this one. Love seeing him on the field, and he adds "stress" to any D. He's made highlight reel catches defended by the best of the NFL.
But ya I love the stuff we're doing in the run game. Corum & KW were spearing the Giants D at 8 yds a clip; imagine running a no-huddle run-only series in mile-high stadium, that donkey D-line would be 100% gassed by the time we made it to the red zone.

 

[pvtdragon39]

Here's hoping Puka's good to go for this one. Love seeing him on the field, and he adds "stress" to any D. He's made highlight reel catches defended by the best of the NFL.
But ya I love the stuff we're doing in the run game. Corum & KW were spearing the Giants D at 8 yds a clip; imagine running a no-huddle run-only series in mile-high stadium, that donkey D-line would be 100% gassed by the time we made it to the red zone.

I would love to see what the Rushing would do for an entire game as the Primary instead. Run them outside more than up the middle everytime. Kyren had a Few huge Runs and Corum too. One of them are going to break out to the House. They are a threat as much as Puka and Adams is! Use them!

 

[Ram65]

I know it was only one game, but the chefs ran through the broncos defense like a hot knife through butter.

Philly has an elite secondary too. We have back to back games against arguably the two best secondaries in football and might be without Puka for both. Gonna be a real challenge for McVay and Stafford. Denver held Patrick Mahomes and Trever Lawrence to under 200 yards passing in back to back weeks. KC didn’t have a single WR have more 20 yards vs Denver. Tight ends and backs were the entirety of their passing game.

The Chiefs relied on Walker's running ability. He wore them out. They wanted to take pressure off Mahomes while coming back from injury. Walker picked up a chunk of yards by using his speed to bounce outside and missed tackles. I don't know how bad their run defense really is, as it's a small sample size early in the year.

Jacksonville started slow last year. The Broncos got pressure on Lawrence mixing up the pass rush and good coverage. Their offensive line is suspect.

Yup. They'll put Surtain on Devonta Adams and make the Rams use others, which is OK as long as McVay spreads it around. 13 personnel, running the ball, and utilizing ALL other receivers should make for a fun game.

I agree. The Rams need to establish the run with quick throws to TEs to keep the chains moving early. If they can do that it will open up the play action passing. It was the game plan against the Giants. Unlike against the Giants last week, the Broncos defensive backfield is equipped to take away Adams' big-play ability.

Will he stick to the TEs and some screens? Will he finally get the other WRs invovled?

 

[Ground Chuck]

I hope McVay has a plan to use the run game and tight ends with Tavon…er…TuTu, what’s his name running lots of decoy duck routes and an occasional shot down field.

Also, Devonte is going to get some wins too. Hopefully 4-5 catches and 60-80 yards.

I can see Colby, Ferg. And even Higs catching a few balls each, along with our backs.

But run, run, run boys.

…for no particular reason.

 

[Spider2YB]

The Chiefs relied on Walker's running ability. He wore them out. They wanted to take pressure off Mahomes while coming back from injury. Walker picked up a chunk of yards by using his speed to bounce outside and missed tackles. I don't know how bad their run defense really is, as it's a small sample size early in the year.

Mahomes struggled in that game. He finished 15/27 and 60 of his 185 yards came off of one Kelce catch and run. They definitely leaned on the run game but they tried to move the ball through the air too. They just couldn’t.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

I don't know how bad their run defense really is, as it's a small sample size early in the year.

Last year Denver was tied for 2nd in run defense (in terms of YPC). 3.9

 

[PARAM]

The Chiefs relied on Walker's running ability. He wore them out. They wanted to take pressure off Mahomes while coming back from injury. Walker picked up a chunk of yards by using his speed to bounce outside and missed tackles. I don't know how bad their run defense really is, as it's a small sample size early in the year.

Jacksonville started slow last year. The Broncos got pressure on Lawrence mixing up the pass rush and good coverage. Their offensive line is suspect.



I agree. The Rams need to establish the run with quick throws to TEs to keep the chains moving early. If they can do that it will open up the play action passing. It was the game plan against the Giants. Unlike against the Giants last week, the Broncos defensive backfield is equipped to take away Adams' big-play ability.

Will he stick to the TEs and some screens? Will he finally get the other WRs invovled?

Certainly a tale of 2 games for Denver.

Allowed 392 yards to KC; 268 to Jax
5.9 yds/play to KC; 4.9 to Jax
220 rush yds to KC; 95 to Jax
5.8 yds per rush to KC; 4.0 to Jax
172 pass yds to KC; 173 to Jax

On offense same tale

Amassed 176 yds vs KC; 392 vs Jax
3.7 yds per play vs KC; 6.6 vs Jax
61 yds rushing vs KC; 104 vs Jax
4.1 yds per rush vs KC; 3.7 vs Jax
115 pass yds vs KC; 288 vs Jax

It would appear their rush game isn't hot. They've allowed 6 sacks in 2 games (4 to KC)
They've scored 3 TDs in 2 games.

 

[Soul Surfer]

My thinking is that if Nacua was a questionable game day decision on Monday night, then he should be probable for some work at least on Sunday night. Even if it's just a decoy type maneuver to set up some short underneath passes.
But yeah they should definitely make it a game day decision again.
I just get the gut feeling he's going to play.
If not, let's do a nice ball control offense with running the ball and some short passes to Williams and let's go with more three tight end sets then we have been.

 

[Ram65]

It would appear their rush game isn't hot. They've allowed 6 sacks in 2 games (4 to KC)
They've scored 3 TDs in 2 games.

They had some execution issues last week. They got down to the 1-yard line and couldn't get in and settle for a FG .That was after a 49-yard completion to Waddle. Nix threw an INT from the 8-yard line.

They didn't run the ball well last year. I'm sure they were rusty with limited playing time in preseason, like most teams. You know Asshole Face will have them up for McVay and the Rams.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

My thinking is that if Nacua was a questionable game day decision on Monday night, then he should be probable for some work at least on Sunday night. Even if it's just a decoy type maneuver to set up some short underneath passes.
But yeah they should definitely make it a game day decision again.
I just get the gut feeling he's going to play.
If not, let's do a nice ball control offense with running the ball and some short passes to Williams and let's go with more three tight end sets then we have been.

You just made me remember the game where Puka unexpectedly returned from IR and lit up the Vikings.

 

[pvtdragon39]

Something tells me this isnt an injury with Puka, and a Secret Suspension from the Rams. Things seem Off. I cant explain it, just a feeling I have. They are just trying to cover it up with "injuries" They are trying to see if they can win without him, and if they can, gonna let him walk or trade him.

BS came out about how Puka was the problem with his EX
Was in all sort of heat with the Ross thing
Then Apparently Bit someone
No extension
Now " injured" where he apparently has 2 or 3 different injuries.

I honestly think the Rams are tired of him, and Looking to move him out. This seems like the Akers situation all over again.

"We'll see... He's not making great progress. We'll welcome back Puka with open arms, but if not, I got a ton of confidence in the group that we will go with if he doesn't go." -Quote today from Mcvay!​