NFL news: Rams’ Puka Nacua rips officials after loss

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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua once again went after the NFL boss as he posted some serious comments on social media following the team’s overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Nacua, who had a great game when they lost 38-37, made it clear that the officials. But the post was quickly deleted from his X account.
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
“Don’t say I was wrong,” the post read. “Thank you lashes for your contribution. Lol.”
Rams coach Sean McVay was frustrated at the postgame press conference. He had no answers about Nacua’s position as he said he did not know the post was out.
This is the third time Nacua has had an argument with him this week.
He made critical comments about officials, calling them “very bad” on a live broadcast with Adin Ross. He was also accused of being anti-Semitic for his actions during the broadcast.
“Directors are the worst,” Nacua said. “These guys want to be … these guys are lawyers. They want to be on TV, too. You don’t think you’re texting your friends in a group chat like, ‘Yo, you just saw me on “Sunday Night Football.” It wasn’t a PI, but I called it.’
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NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said on Amazon Prime Video that Nacua should expect to be fined for those comments.
The illegal incident prompted an apology and a statement from the NFL.
In the video, Ross instructed Nacua to spike the ball, bend over and rub his hands together after touching it. The move appeared to perpetuate dangerous anti-Semitic sentiment. He issued a statement before the game, apologizing for it.
“When I appeared the other day on a live social media broadcast, it was suggested to me to make a certain movement as part of my next touchdown celebration. At the time, I did not know that this action was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated dangerous ideas against the Jewish people,” said Nacua in the painting “Stand Up to Jewish Hate”. “I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not stand for any kind of prejudice, bigotry or hatred of another group of people.”

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
The NFL also released a statement on Nacua’s actions.
“The NFL strongly condemns all forms of racism and misbehavior directed at any team or individual,” the league said. “The continued rise of antisemitism must be addressed worldwide, and the NFL will continue to stand with our allies in this fight. Hate has no place in our game or society.”
The controversy didn’t seem to bother Nacua as he put together one of the best performances of his career.
He had 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns. He didn’t make the celebratory move Ross had told him to.

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Los Angeles dropped to 11-4 with the loss.
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