Rams WR Puka Nacua Evaluated for Concussion After Bloodied Hit vs Texans

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua suffered a significant hit during the first half of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, resulting in a bleeding laceration and prompting a concussion evaluation. The injury occurred after Nacua caught a 9-yard pass on third down, when Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o delivered a helmet-to-helmet hit that was penalized for unnecessary roughness. Nacua left the game briefly to receive medical attention but later cleared concussion protocol and returned to play, recording a 20-yard catch upon his return. Before the injury, Nacua had caught three of four targets for 23 yards. His temporary absence led to other Rams receivers such as Jordan Whittington stepping in. Despite the severity of the hit and visible bleeding, the Rams avoided a major injury to their star wideout in their season opener.