Rams star Puka Nacua ejected after throwing punch at Seahawks defender

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The Los Angeles Rams will be playing the remainder of their game against the Seattle Seahawks without star receiver Puka Nacua after he was ejected for throwing a punch at a defender. 

The personal foul on Nacua came after Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw an interception to Riq Woolen.

During Woolen’s return, Seattle cornerback Coby Bryant went to block Nacua, and the frustrated receiver clearly took exception to the way he was being pushed as he threw a punch at Bryant’s helmet. 

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua during the first half at Lumen Field. (Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)

While Nacua likely got it worse because Bryant’s helmet protected him from the strike, a punch from any NFL player will result in an automatic ejection. 

That was exactly the call once the flag was thrown, and the Rams will play the second half without one of their offensive weapons. 

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Nacua finished the game with one catch for 11 yards on four targets as the Rams’ offense had trouble with the Seahawks’ defenders in this NFC West matchup. 

Nacua surprisingly returned to the Rams this past week after dealing with an injury that placed him on the injured reserve at the start of the season. 

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua during the first half at Lumen Field. (Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)

His return made an immediate impact as he led the Rams with 106 yards on seven