"Nacua sprained his left ankle in the second quarter of the Rams' 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday while attempting to catch a pass in the end zone. He returned to the game in the third quarter but did not have another target. On Monday, McVay said the team was "encouraged" by the scans of Nacua's ankle, saying they believe he avoided a long-term injury."
""There's a difference between return to play, return to performance," McVay said. "You want to put him in a position to have successful outcomes. I do think some of that is reflected in is he able to go through practice and really get a good feel to allow him to feel comfortable and confident in what we would be asking if he goes."
Puka Nacua did not practice Wednesday while recovering from a left ankle sprain sustained in the second quarter of the Rams' 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He returned in the third quarter but had no further targets. Scans produced encouraging results and the team believes he avoided a long-term injury. The Rams held practice in Baltimore as they prepare to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in Week 7. Coach Sean McVay emphasized the difference between return-to-play and return-to-performance, saying practice is important for Nacua to feel comfortable and confident, and noted it would be difficult for Nacua to play in London if he does not practice while expressing confidence in other receivers stepping up.
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