Rob Gronkowski Calls Puka Nacua the Best WR in the NFL, Snubbing Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase and Tyreek Hill
At 6’2″ and 216 pounds, Puka Nacua is built a little bigger than your typical NFL wideout. On top of that, he wins on those old-school receiver routes that fans adore … routes plenty of others can’t quite master. Nacua bounces right back up after a hit, too, and just keeps rolling.
It’s the kind of stuff Rob Gronkowski can’t stop raving about a wide receiver. “He’s fearless up the middle,” Gronk says about Nacua. And honestly, who can blame the former tight end?
Through the first four weeks of the 2025 season, Nacua’s been building on his breakout rookie year in 2023. His 2024 campaign got cut short by injury, but he’s wasted no time in making up for it, currently leading the league in catches (42) and yards (503).
However, Gronk didn’t just gush about the Rams receiver’s stats. He went even further, calling Nacua the best in the league, brushing aside names like Ja’Marr Chase, fresh off a triple-crown season, and Justin Jefferson, who just stacked another 100-yard game last week. And Jefferson’s only expected to keep climbing from here.
Moreover, even with Tyreek Hill sidelined for the season, everyone knows how game-breaking his speed is, which makes Gronk’s “best wide receiver” pick sound a little wild to some. Not to him, though. He even admitted Nacua isn’t the fastest or the strongest wideout, but in Gronk’s book, he’s still top dog.
“I think Puka Nacua is the best wide receiver in the NFL right now. And it’s not because he’s the fastest or quickest. Or the most athletic. It’s because he’s a FOOTBALL player. Julian, he’s like you. He reminds me of you. You guys were just football players. Can get it done whenever your number is called,”
Nacua sure looks like that FOOTBALL player who could’ve thrived even a decade ago. He’s smart, he understands the core of the game, and he’s always making the right decisions. Most importantly, he delivers when the team needs him most.
Julian, who played the receiver position for over a decade and dominated, couldn’t disagree with his co-host and joined in praising Nacua. Though he also added a note of concern.
“He’s big too. And he’s physical. And he catches the ball through traffic. I just hope he stays healthy cause he’s touching the ball a lot. And he’s a physical player. He’s a big dude. He’s bigger than you think.”
The LA Rams are currently 3-1 and looking like a serious NFC contender. But for them to make a deep playoff run, Nacua needs to stay healthy.
Dolphins TE Darren Waller Sends Strong Message on His Role Ahead of 2nd Game
The Miami Dolphins picked up their first win of the 2025 campaign in Week 4, but it came at a cost, as star wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury
After coming out of retirement to join the Dolphins, Waller finally took the field for his first game with his new team on Monday Night Football, and he promptly responded by hauling in a pair of touchdowns. With Hill out, Miami is going to have to find a way to replace his lost production, and Waller revealed how he believes the team can accomplish that moving forward.
Darren Waller Dishes on Dolphins’ Offense
Since entering the NFL back in 2016, Hill has been one of the top wide receivers in the NFL. He was off to another hot start this season, racking up 21 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown through what essentially amounted to three-and-a-half games before he suffered a dislocated knee against the
With Hill out, that means fellow star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is going to have to step up and become Tua Tagovailoa’s top target in the passing game now, with Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine filling in behind him. Of course, Waller is manning down the fort at tight end, and De’Von Achane also remains a weapon both on the ground and in the air at running back.
Waller showed out in his first game back on Monday night, and considering how much success Jonnu Smith had in the team’s offense last season, the natural inclination is to believe that Waller’s role will expand moving forward. And while that could very well be what ends up happening, Waller believes that
“I think it’s more opportunities for everybody,” Waller said on Wednesday. “You’re talking about a guy that’s one of the most unique players we’ve ever seen, so I don’t think one person could come to replacing what he does, it’s a whole unit thing. A lot of guys are going to have to chip in, and it’s what I think is beautiful about this game, the next man up opportunity. It’s gonna take all of us.”
Dolphins Looking to Continue Their Winning Ways in Week 5
GettyMiami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reacting in the middle of an NFL game against the New York Jets.
Miami’s offense was struggling even when Hill was on the field, so getting by without him is going to be easier said than done. However, the team showed great resolve in Week 4 by not letting Hill’s injury get to them, as they managed to hold on and close out the
The Dolphins will have a great opportunity to continue their winning ways when they return to action in Week 5 against the
