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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua once again attacked NFL referees when he posted critical comments on social media following the team’s overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Nacua, who had a great game in the 38-37 defeat, took a clear swipe at the referees. 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)
“Can you tell I was wrong?” the post read. “I thank you stripes for your contribution. Hahaha.”
Rams head coach Sean McVay seemed frustrated in the postgame press conference. He had no responses to Nacua’s post as he said he didn’t know the post came out.
It is the third time that Nacua has generated controversy towards himself this week.
He made critical comments toward officials, calling them “the worst” in a live broadcast with Adin Ross. He was also accused of anti-Semitism for a gesture he made during the broadcast.
“The referees are the worst,” Nacua said. “These guys want to be… these guys are lawyers. They also want to be on TV. You don’t think he’s texting his friends in the group chat like, ‘Hey, you guys just saw me on ‘Sunday Night Football’. That wasn’t PI, but I called it.'”
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NFL Network pundit Ian Rapoport said on Amazon Prime Video that Nacua should expect a fine for those comments.
The anti-Semitic incident prompted a statement of apology and statement from the NFL.
In the video, Ross instructed Nacua to spike the ball, flex and then rub his hands after a touchdown. The move appeared to perpetuate a harmful anti-Jewish stereotype. He issued a statement before the game apologizing for it.
“When I appeared on a livestream on social media the other day, it was suggested that I perform a specific move as part of my upcoming touchdown celebration. At the time, I had no idea that this act was anti-Semitic 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 advocate any form of racism, intolerance or hatred towards 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 issued a statement regarding Nacua’s actions.
“The NFL strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and derogatory behavior directed toward any group or individual,” the league said. “The continued rise of anti-Semitism must be addressed around the world, and the NFL will continue to support our partners in this fight. Hate has no place in our sport or our society.”
The controversy didn’t seem to distract Nacua as he put together one of the best games of his career.
He had 12 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns. He didn’t make the celebratory movement that Ross had told him to make.
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Los Angeles fell to 11-4 with the loss.
