{
  "id": 8517408,
  "title": "Puka Nacua questionable, Aaron Donald set to play for Rams on Monday night against Giants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/puka-nacua-questionable-aaron-donald-set-to-play-for-rams-on-monday",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T19:14:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/19/puka-nacua-questionable-aaron-donald-set-to-play-for-rams-on-monday-night-against-giants"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Rams are facing an uncertainty regarding their wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is questionable to play on Monday night against the New York Giants due to a groin injury. Nacua missed practice on Saturday and has been sidelined for the second consecutive day with an injury unrelated to a core muscle injury he sustained during a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys in August. Coach Sean McVay stated that Nacua felt good during a recent practice but was not entirely at his best, experiencing some soreness in the injured area. The fourth-year player had a solid season, making 129 receptions for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns, setting career highs in receptions and yards. Nacua's backup, Jordan Whittington, is also doubtful with a quad injury, potentially leaving the Rams (0-1) without two crucial run-blocking wide receivers. If Nacua cannot play, undrafted rookies Xavier Smith and Tutu Atwell would step up as potential replacements in McVay's offensive scheme. However, there is a positive note for the Rams as defensive lineman Aaron Donald, who recently returned from retirement after two seasons away, is set to play against the Giants.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Puka Nacua questionable for Monday's game due to groin injury",
    "Rams' backup Jordan Whittington doubtful with quad injury",
    "Aaron Donald returning from retirement, set to play"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}