It looks like Puka Nacua has two big fans on his side.
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson always speak their minds when they come together for their popular “Calm Down” podcast.
Just before the 2025 season began, things were looking murky for the duo as their contracts with Fox Sports expired after Super Bowl 59. Both futures were unclear, since it’s rare for major networks to let marquee on-air talents test free agency and entertain offers from rival companies.
After months of nothing happening, Ryan Glasspiegel and Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports would break the news that both women signed “lucrative” extensions with Fox Sports.
The duo has been on cloud nine ever since.
Last weekend, Erin Andrews was at M&T Bank Stadium to cover a Week 6 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Rams. Before that contest, she interviewed with All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua.
She discussed that during the latest episode of the “Calm Down” podcast, referring to him as a “cutie.”
“Puka in my interview goes, ‘Yeah, and it’s only Week 5.’ I go, ‘It’s Week 6.’ He didn’t even know – cutie,” Andrews said.
Charissa Thompson added, “I know that was cute.”
“I can’t handle him. I just love him so much.”
Puka Nacua Is Still Not Healthy
On Monday, the Rams received terrible news after star wideout Puka Nacua sustained a foot injury in the second quarter of the game against the Ravens.
According to Ian Rapoport, Nacua is expected to miss time with an ankle sprain.
Head coach Sean McVay said he was uncertain if the star wide receiver would be able to play against the Jaguars next week in London.
Speaking to ESPN, Rams coach Sean McVay said, “There’s a difference between return to play, return to performance. You want to put him in a position to have successful outcomes. I do think some of that is reflected in is he able to go through practice and really get a good feel to allow him to feel comfortable and confident in what he would be asking if he goes.”
“If not, then you have a ton of confidence in the group that with guys that’ll be asked to take on bigger roles. You don’t ever replace a stud like him, but we’ve got a lot of confidence in the other if that’s the case,” he added.
Puka Nacua hasn’t practiced much this week, which leads you to believe that he will most certainly miss Sunday’s game.
When asked if there was any way Nacua might suit up for the game, McVay said, “I think it’d probably be tough to say.”
Nacua entered the game against the Ravens, leading the NFL in receptions and receiving yards.
