LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Puka Nacua plans to return to the Los Angeles Rams' lineup Sunday against New Orleans after missing one game with an ankle injury.

Nacua took advantage of a serendipitous bye week to recover after rolling his ankle during the Rams' victory at Baltimore on Oct. 12. The star wideout missed the Rams' blowout victory over the Jaguars in London on Oct. 19.

Nacua returned to full practice with the Rams (5-2) on Thursday, and he is confident he'll play when they host the Saints (1-7) in their first home game in a month.

“There’s never a good time to be injured, but the bye did land at a great time to be able to rest and recover for this back half,” Nacua said. “I’m feeling fantastic. I feel ready to go.”

Nacua was leading the NFL in receptions and yards recei

See Full Page