The Los Angeles Rams have explosive players on both sides, and the New England Patriots will have a hard time keeping them in check in Sunday's game.
However, one player who would be a particularly good fit for the Patriots is All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua. He’s my pick for “Gimme Him” this week.
Nacua is the type of playmaker that could help the Patriots receiving corps reach the next level. Of course, that assumes he is healthy. The 23-year-old wideout's numbers are down a bit this year, but he missed five games with a knee injury.
He's starting to find his rhythm again. He had one of his best games of the season on October 24 against the Minnesota Vikings when he recorded seven catches for 160 yards. In his last game against the Miami Dolphins, he had nine catches for 98 yards.
The 2023 campaign would be a better assessment of his body of work. He recorded 105 catches for 1,486 yards and six touchdowns that year. From the start, he quickly established himself as one of the NFL's most dynamic receiving weapons.
It wasn't just the numbers that were impressive. It was his efficiency in it. He caught 65.6 percent of his passes last season and averaged 9.29 yards per score.
Adding him to the Patriots would give rookie quarterback Drake Maye another weapon to use on offense. The outlook for the Patriots' receiver unit is much different than it was a month ago. There is hope with players like Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte on offense.
Nacua could be an addition to help ensure the unit's future success. Of course, this is a dream scenario. The Patriots are currently busy building on what they already have.
Their focus now shifts to slowing down Nacua, Cooper Kupp and every other weapon in the Rams' offense on Sunday.
