NFL star Puka Nacua rips refs for second time this week in sour post following overtime loss

Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua once again went after NFL officiating as he posted critical remarks on social media following the team’s overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Nacua, who had a huge game in the 38-37 defeat, made a clear jab at officials. But the post was quickly deleted from his X account.

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"Can you say I was wrong," the post read. "Appreciate you stripes for your contribution. Lol."

Rams head coach Sean McVay was frustrated in the postgame press conference. He had no answers for Nacua’s post as he said he didn’t know the post went out.

It’s about the third time Nacua had drawn controversy toward himself this week.

He made critical comments toward officials, calling them "the worst" in a livestream with Adin Ross. He was also accused of antisemitism for a gesture he made during the stream.

"The refs 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 he's texting his friends in the group chat like, 'Yo, you guys just saw me on "Sunday Night Football." That wasn't P.I., 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 antisemitic incident sparked an apology statement and a statement from the NFL.

In the video, Ross instructed Nacua to spike the ball, flex and then rub his hands together after a touchdown. The move appeared to perpetuate a harmful anti-Jewish stereotype. He released a statement before the game, apologizing for it.

"When I appeared the other day on a social media livestream, it was suggested to me to perform a specific movement as part of my next touchdown celebration. At the time, I had no idea this act was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people," Nacua said in a "Stand Up to Jewish Hate" graphic. "I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry or hate of another group of people."

The NFL also released a statement on Nacua’s actions.

"The NFL strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and derogatory behavior directed towards any group or individual," the league said. "The continuing rise of antisemitism must be addressed across the world, and the NFL will continue to stand with our partners in this fight. Hatred has no place in our sport or society."

The controversy didn’t appear to distract Nacua as he put together one of the best games of his career.

He had 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns. He didn’t perform the celebratory move that Ross had told him to do.

Los Angeles dropped to 11-4 with the loss.

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Seahawks' wild 2-point conversion plays part in electric victory over NFC West rival

The Seattle Seahawks mastered the art of the 2-point conversion on Thursday night as Sam Darnold led an incredible comeback win against the Los Angeles Rams, 38-37, in what NFL fans were calling the game of the year.

Darnold led the Seahawks on a nine-play, 65-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba to answer Matthew Stafford’s touchdown pass to Puka Nacua to take the lead. Seattle went for two to win the game and Darnold found tight end Eric Saubert wide open in the end zone for the win. Saubert didn’t receive a target the entire night.

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Seattle converted three 2-point attempts between the fourth quarter and overtime in the win.

The first came when it appeared the Rams were going to take control of the game. Darnold had turned the ball over with 9:48 left in the game down 16 points. Seattle was 0-172 all time when trailing by at least 15 points in the fourth quarter. The odds were not on their sides.

However, Seahawks punt returner Rashid Shaheed returned a punt for a touchdown. It led to Darnold finding Cooper Kupp for the first 2-point conversion.

On Seattle’s next drive, Darnold floated a pass to tight end A.J. Barner in the end zone for a touchdown. Things got a little bit wacky during the 2-point try.

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During the conversion attempt, Darnold threw a parallel pass meant for running back Zach Charbonnet. Rams pass rusher Jared Verse batted the ball in the middle of the pass and the ball landed in the end zone. Charbonnet nonchalantly picked up the ball in the end zone, likely thinking the play was over.

Instead, officials reviewed the play and determined that Darnold threw a backward pass and the ball was live when it bounced into the end zone. Because Charbonnet recovered the ball, Seattle was awarded two points. The game was tied 30-30 with 6:23 left in the game.

The Rams had a chance to take the lead but Harrison Mevis missed a field goal that would have put the team up three points. There was no offense after that point and the game went into overtime.

Stafford found Nacua for the big touchdown to take the lead, but Darnold answered.

Seattle won the game and clinched a playoff spot.

NFL fans needed a breather after that game.

Darnold was 22-of-34 with 270 passing yards, two touchdown passes and two interceptions. Running back Kenneth Walker III ran for 100 yards and a touchdown. Charbonnet also scored a rushing touchdown.

Smith-Njigba led the team with eight catches for 96 yards and a touchdown.

Nacua had an incredible night amid a shroud of controversy during the week. He had 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns. The star wide receiver apologized after he was accused of antisemitism during a livestream. He also ripped NFL officials.

Stafford was 29-of-49 for 457 yards and three touchdowns. He didn’t throw an interception and was not sacked.

Seattle moved to 12-3 with the win. Los Angeles fell to 11-4.

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