SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU Cougars and current Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua received Pepsi Zero Rookie of the Week honors for the third time in the first seven weeks of the 2023 NFL season.
Puka Nacua hauls in third Rookie of the Week award
In Week 7, Nacua and the Rams suffered a 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the game, Nacua posted a game-high eight receptions for 154 yards, including an amazing sideline catch.
Four days after the game, Nacua hauled in his third Rookie of the Week award.
The Orem High and BYU product was previously voted as the award’s winner following his play in Week 2 and 4 of the season.
In the first seven games of his NFL career, Nacua has recorded catches at a historic rate. He’s pulled down 58 receptions for 752 yards and two touchdowns.
Nacua is one of four wide receivers in NFL history to post multiple 150-yard performances as a rookie, per StatMuse.
The Rams currently own a 3-4 record. Los Angeles’ next game is on the road against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 29 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX.
