Puka Nacua is downgraded to “out” due to knee injury

Puka Nacua will not return on Sunday.

The Rams announced that Nacua was demoted due to a knee injury.

Nacua sustained the injury in the second quarter when he caught a ball in Detroit territory. He was evaluated in the medical tent and briefly attempted to play on the Rams' final drive of the first half, but then returned to the sideline before being taken to the locker room at halftime.

The Rams' offensive line is even more damaged. Left tackle Joe Noteboom – who played for the suspended Alaric Jackson – is battling an ankle injury but did not play in the second half.

Guard Steve Avila is out with a knee injury. Jonah Jackson, who started the game at center, was moved to the left guard position, while freshman Beaux Limmer came in at center. AJ Arcuri came in at left tackle.

Since right tackle Rob Havenstein cannot play due to an ankle injury, he is replaced by Warren McClendon.