Puka Nacua enters the 2026 NFL season as the Rams' primary wide receiver in Sean McVay's offense, coming off a career-high 10 receiving touchdowns in 2025 alongside 1,715 yards. His early 2026 production has been limited by a hip and groin injury that has sidelined him since Week 1, where he posted five receptions for 74 yards and zero scores. Listed as doubtful for Week 3 against Denver, the issue is viewed as short-term with a potential Week 4 return versus Philadelphia, though surgery remains a possibility if explosiveness does not improve quickly. Davante Adams has stepped into a larger role during his absence, and McVay has emphasized spreading targets. Nacua's red-zone usage, route volume, and overall availability will heavily influence his final touchdown total against a schedule featuring multiple strong defenses.