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Puka Nacua Breaks Anquan Boldin's Rookie Record
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Puka Nacua Breaks Anquan Boldin's Rookie Record

Originally posted on FanNation All Cardinals
By Donnie Druin  |  Last updated 10/1/23

Former Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin is fondly remembered for his time with the organization.

Boldin - initially a second-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft - played with Arizona from 2003-09 and garnered three Pro Bowl nods along with winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in the desert. 

Eventually, Boldin won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens and even earned NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year honors in 2015 with the San Francisco 49ers. 

His career spanned well over a decade and, deservedly so, is highly regarded for his play. He reeled in over 1,000 career receptions with nearly 14,000 yards and 82 touchdowns. 

Boldin held the rookie record for most receptions in a player's first four games, though a division rival just overtook him.

Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua recorded his 31st reception in Week 4's meeting with the Indianapolis Colts, officially overtaking Boldin's 30 catch mark for sole lead of the record. 

Other close leaders on the list are Deion Branch (28), Saquon Barkley (27) and Eddie Royal (27). 

Nacua is a fifth-round pick who played at both Washington and BYU. After Cooper Kupp was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, Nacua has stepped up big time for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. 

Heading into Week 4, Nacua caught 30 of 42 targets for 338 yards. He also has the NFL record for most receptions in one game by a rookie with 15. Another rookie record was established with 25 catches over his first two games. 

He also became the first player to record more than 10 catches and more than 100 yards in each of his first two NFL games, according to ESPN. 

The Rams host Arizona in Week 6 while the Cardinals welcome Los Angeles to State Farm Stadium in Week 12.

This article first appeared on FanNation All Cardinals and was syndicated with permission.

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