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ArticlePuka Nacua is shouldering an immense load for the Rams offense
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Los Angeles Rams' star Puka Nacua is one of the best in the business and, in recent years, has been featured as much as nearly any receiver in the NFL. This season, though, his usage has surpassed even his previous lofty production... He's first by a sizable margin in targets per game, with quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing at his All-Pro receiver 12.3 times per game.
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Nacua's 12.3 targets per game ranks with all-time greats; historic usage rate through six games.

Puka Nacua is leading the NFL in targets per game at 12.3 through six games, with 74 total targets (seventh in the league). This per-game rate is in historic territory, comparable only to Julio Jones (12.7 in 2015), Marvin Harrison (12.8 in 2002), and Terrell Owens (13.1 in 2005). Matthew Stafford is throwing at his All-Pro receiver at a rate that exceeds even CeeDee Lamb (11.5 per game despite 92 total targets) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11.1 per game). The source notes this usage has surpassed Nacua's previous lofty production, indicating an elevated role in the Rams passing game.

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