Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua took off in Week 1 of the 2023 season and never looked back. However, in Week 18’s 21–20 win over the San Francisco 49ers, he did look back, once, after breaking a 63-year-old record.
On Sunday, Nacua inked his name into history books with back-to-back catches that made him the rookie with the most receptions and most receiving yards in NFL history. After completing the feat, the 22-year-old walked off the field and went over to the sideline to hug his mom, who was patiently waiting for him.
Puka Nacua shares a moment with his family after breaking the NFL rookie receiving record 🥲💙 pic.twitter.com/WAbTZX9pSJ
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