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Rams strike first with Puka Nacua touchdown catch on fourth-down gamble

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Rams' early success continued on "Thursday Night Football" against the New Orleans Saints, scoring for an NFL-high 11th time on the opening drive.

On fourth and goal from the 2-yard line, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford found rookie receiver Puka Nacua for the first score of the game.

4th and NACUA!@RamsNFL open up the scoring on TNF. #RamsHouse#NOvsLAR on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Nz8Z54zYm0 pic.twitter.com/V5ZIWx9SAf— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2023

The 95-yard touchdown drive was the Rams' longest drive of the season.