WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Rams head coach Sean McVay on Wednesday said he expects wide receiver Puka Nacua (hip) to play on Sunday against the Eagles (10 a.m. PT, FOX).

Though Nacua will be limited in Wednesday's practice, according to McVay, the expectation Nacua will play is based on the progress he's made.

"And that was kind of like what I had told you guys (media) last week," McVay said. "(He) had a good workout on Sunday, and a good walkthrough just now, and so excited to be able to have him back."

Nacua posted five receptions for 74 yards in the Rams' Week 1 game against the 49ers before missing the next two games with what McVay later clarified as groin soreness. Last season, he led the NFL in receptions (129), finished second in receiving yards (1,715) and tied for sixth in receiving touchdowns (10) en route to becoming one of five finalists for Offensive Player of the Year.

"I mean, he's one of the best receivers in the league," quarterback Matthew Stafford said, when asked what it would mean to have Nacua back as part of the offense. "He's a great player, both with the football and also without it. He brings great play energy to our team. He loves the game of football. His passion rubs off on everybody in the huddle. So obviously if we get the chance to get him back, excited to have him back in our huddle. But really, just excited for him, too, because I know it's never fun to miss time when you're battling trying to get yourself back out there. It's always difficult. So just happy for him that he's feeling good enough to try and test it out this week and see how he's feeling."