Rams activate WR Puka Nacua (knee) from injured reserve before “TNF” vs. Vikings

Kupp has been trending toward a return for a few weeks now, so much so that his name has been thrown into a frantic trade deadline rumor mill about receivers. Nacua is a surprise to almost everyone.

Nacua had his 21-day training window open this week, putting him on track to return from injured reserve soon. However, those windows last 21 days for a reason, and Thursday night's return falls on the shorter side of things, giving Stafford a receiving threat he's desperately needed for weeks.

Nacua set a rookie rushing record in 2023 by catching 105 passes for 1,486 yards and six touchdowns, creating a dangerous one-two punch with Kupp (when he was available) for the Rams. Nacua is not expected to play a majority of the offensive snaps. But his presence alone will surely provide a twist in this Thursday night tale.