NOTE: This story has been updated to include Monday night’s game.
PROVO, Utah, Oct. 23, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — Los Angeles Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua resumed his record-setting ways Sunday, topping 700 receiving yards in his first seven games with an eight-catch, 154-yard performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The former BYU and Orem High School star has 752 receiving yards so far this season, joining Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase (754 yards) as the only players in NFL history with 700+ yards through their first seven games.
Nacua also leads all NFL receivers in receptions with 58, which is a record for a rookie through seven games.
He’s gone over the 100-yard mark four times this season, including a career-high 163 yards in Week 4. Nacua also bounced back from season-lows of four catches and 26 yards in Week 6.
The rookie receiver’s stellar showing Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, included an acrobatic 32-yard reception along the sideline that helped set up a touchdown and two-point conversion to give Los Angeles a 17-10 lead midway through the third quarter.
The Rams were outscored 14-0 after that and lost 24-17 to fall to 3-4, including 1-3 at home.
Here’s a look at how pro Cougars fared in Week 7:
Tyler Allgeier, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Allgeier gained 112 yards — 59 rushing on 21 carries and 53 receiving on three catches — as the Falcons improved to 4-3 with a 16-13 victory over the Buccaneers.
Zayne Anderson, CB, Green Bay Packers
The former BYU and Stansbury High School star was inactive for the Packers’ 19-17 loss to the Broncos.
Michael Davis, CB, Los Angeles Chargers
Davis made four tackles (three solo) — including a tackle for a loss — in the Chargers’ 31-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Blake Freeland, OT, Indianapolis Colts
The former BYU and Herriman High School star played in the Colts’ 39-38 home loss to the Browns.
Jaren Hall, QB, Minnesota Vikings
The former BYU and Maple Mountain High School QB was active for the Vikings’ 22-17 victory over the 49ers on Monday night.
Taysom Hill, TE/QB, New Orleans Saints
Hill scored his first touchdown of the season on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter of the Saints’ 31-24 home loss to the Jaguars on Thursday night. He carried the ball five times for 18 yards and added four catches for 50 yards as New Orleans fell to 3-4.
Puka Nacua, WR, L.A. Rams
Read about the rookie receiver’s latest record-setting performance in the story above.
Sione Takitaki, LB, Cleveland Browns
Takitaki was inactive with a hamstring injury as the Browns improved to 4-2.
Khyiris Tonga, DT, Minnesota Vikings
The BYU and Granger High School alumnus was active vs. San Francisco.
Kyle Van Noy, LB, Baltimore Ravens
Van Noy had his best game since joining the Ravens, finishing with five tackles (two solo) — including two sacks — as Baltimore blew out the Detroit Lions 38-6.
Fred Warner, LB, San Francisco 49ers
Warner finished with a season-high 13 tackles (seven solo), one tackle for a loss and a pass defended as the 49ers fell to 5-2.
Jamaal Williams, RB, New Orleans Saints
Williams finished with 14 yards on five carries vs. Jacksonville in his first action since injuring his hamstring in Week 2.
Zach Wilson, QB, N.Y. Jets
The Jets (3-3) had a bye in Week 7, giving the former BYU and Corner Canyon QB the weekend off.
Injured reserve
- Chris Brooks, RB, Miami Dolphins (Friday)
- Brady Christensen, OL, Carolina Panthers
- Dax Milne, WR, Washington Commanders
Practice squads
- Matt Bushman, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
- Kaleb Hayes, DB, N.Y. Giants
- Daniel Sorensen, S, New Orleans Saints
- Chris Wilcox, CB, San Diego Chargers
Positions: Center (C), cornerback (CB), defensive lineman (DL), kicker (K), linebacker (LB), long snapper (LS), offensive lineman (OL), punter (P), quarterback (QB), running back (RB), return specialist (RS), safety (S), tight end (TE), wide receiver (WR).
