Rams Week 7 injury report vs. Raiders: Where Davante Adams, Puka Nacua injuries leave LA offense

The Los Angeles Rams enter Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders without Davante Adams and with another major question surrounding Puka Nacua . Adams is out, while Nacua is questionable with a calf injury after missing Friday's practice.

That combination leaves Los Angeles preparing for two different offensive scenarios: building around an available Nacua or operating without either receiver. Neither offers the flexibility the Rams would have with both in the lineup.

The concern extends beyond redistributing targets. Losing receiving options can change defensive coverage, third-down decisions and red-zone planning. With Adams unavailable, Nacua's status becomes the biggest remaining variable in determining how aggressively Los Angeles can attack through the air.

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Davante Adams ' absence makes Puka Nacua 's status more consequential

Adams' absence is settled, but the supplied report does not identify his injury or provide his practice progression. His status should therefore be separated from Nacua's documented calf issue rather than treating both situations as identical.

Nacua had no injury listing Wednesday, was limited Thursday and did not participate Friday. That progression raises concern because his involvement decreased before the final report, although it does not establish the injury's severity or confirm he will miss kickoff.

His questionable designation leaves the possibility of playing open. It does not guarantee a normal workload if he is active.

Nacua's production illustrates what is at stake. The Rams list him with 37 receptions for 417 yards and one receiving touchdown across four appearances this season. That represents substantial production to potentially remove from an already depleted receiving group.

If Nacua plays, Los Angeles must balance using its remaining centerpiece with whatever workload he can handle. If he sits, the passing game requires a broader redistribution rather than simply transferring Adams' opportunities to one replacement.

Where the injuries leave the Rams' offensive approach

The most sensible adjustment would be to prioritize manageable situations rather than demand that replacement receivers consistently win difficult matchups.

That could mean leaning on the running game, using play-action and creating shorter completions through formations and route combinations. Those are potential solutions, not confirmed changes to the game plan.

The underlying objective would be keeping the offense ahead of the chains. Third-and-long becomes harder when established receiving options are unavailable and defenses can concentrate attention elsewhere.

Colby Parkinson offers some reassurance. The tight end practiced fully Wednesday, Thursday and Friday despite a shoulder injury and carries no game designation.

He also enters this matchup after catching five passes for 31 yards and a touchdown against Arizona, according to his official game log. That recent involvement makes him worth watching as Los Angeles considers how to distribute opportunities.

Still, increased tight-end usage cannot automatically replace everything Adams and Nacua provide. The Rams need complementary contributions, efficient protection and fewer wasted downs rather than expecting one player to absorb the entire burden.

Defensive concerns increase the importance of offensive efficiency

Los Angeles also has uncertainty on defense. Cornerback Trent McDuffie is questionable with a groin injury after missing all three practices. Inside linebacker Nate Landman is out with a concussion following three nonparticipation listings.

Josh Wallace provides better news, practicing fully throughout the week with a calf injury and receiving no game designation.

Alaric Jackson, Byron Young and Aaron Donald missed Friday for designated rest and have no game designations. Those entries should not be confused with the injury-related absences.

For the offense, the takeaway is straightforward: Adams' absence reduces its options, and Nacua's availability determines how extensive the adjustment becomes. Los Angeles needs a sustainable plan for either outcome, not an assumption that questionable means ready for an unrestricted workload.