Puka Nacua posted a now-deleted tweet criticizing the referees right after the Los Angeles Rams’ 38–37 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

What Puka Tweeted

  • In the immediate aftermath of the game, he went on X (Twitter) and wrote: “Can you say i was wrong. Appreciate you stripes for your contribution. Lol.”
  • The word “stripes” was a sarcastic reference to the referees’ striped uniforms, implying they had a big role in the outcome.

Why It Was A Big Deal

  • The tweet came just days after he had already drawn attention for calling refs “the worst” during a livestream with Adin Ross and N3on, where he joked that officials like being on TV and bragging about calls.
  • He had also been under fire for mimicking an antisemitic gesture as a potential celebration he discussed on that stream, which led to a public apology where he said he hadn’t understood the gesture’s implications and condemned racism and hate.

Deleting The Tweet And Fallout

  • Nacua deleted the tweet fairly quickly, but screenshots and posts about it circulated widely among fans, media, and forum communities.
  • He later told reporters it was “a moment of frustration after a tough, intense game,” saying he wished he had focused more on what he could control instead of putting attention back on the officials.

How The Rams And League Reacted

  • Coach Sean McVay was repeatedly asked about the tweet in his postgame presser; he initially said he hadn’t seen it and needed more information, and reporters noted he grew visibly frustrated with how much it dominated the questions.
  • The NFL is reviewing his comments and the deleted post for discipline, and multiple outlets have reported that he is facing at least a fine for his public criticism of officiating.

Fan And Forum Discussion

  • On fan forums, many Rams supporters said the officiating felt unfair and felt his tweet, while risky, captured their anger after the loss.
  • Others argued that as a young star wide receiver, he needs to stay off social media right after games and avoid creating avoidable drama that overshadows his historic production, like his 225-yard, two-touchdown performance in that same game.

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