Puka Nacua's girlfriend Hallie Aiono issues 2-word message as LA Rams enforce 27-9 beatdown of Vikings
After the Los Angeles Rams won (27-9) over the the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua’s girlfriend, Hallie Aiono had a heartfelt message.
Taking it to Instagram, she wrote, “For LA,” with a red heart emoji with the result on the scoreboard in the backdrop while 45 seconds were still remaining in the final quarter.
In a follow-up story, Hallie gave a nod to her beau's season, which included a stylish mention of her game-day accessory, her stadium purse. She shared a picture of it with a golden “17,” a homage to Nacua’s jersey number, and tagged the brand.
On Monday, the Rams’ defense was impenetrable. The team sacked the Vikings' quarterback nine times and forced errors that turned the game into a lopsided affair.
Rams QB Matthew Stafford, whose two daughters were hospitalized hours before the wildcard game, led the charge. He threw two touchdown passes, while Jared Verse’s 57-yard fumble return sealed the deal.
Next up, the Los Angeles Rams are getting ready to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round.
Meanwhile, the team has high expectations from Puka Nacua, who recently earned a spot on PFF’s 2024 All-Pro Team and proved his worth despite an injury-plagued season.
Puka Nacua’s injury started on a dismal note but his girlfriend Hallie Aiono was by his side
Puka Nacua’s second year in the NFL against the Detroit Lions left the Rams reeling with a 1-4 start. However, in Week 8, when he made a comeback against the Minnesota Vikings, he hauled in seven catches for 106 yards and lit the offense that desperately needed a spark.
A day later, taking to Instagram, Nacua’s girlfriend, Hallie Aiono rooted for him.
"I am so proud of you puka baby. You never fail to amaze me," read the caption alongside photos straight from the stadium.
Though Puka Nacua's season totals of just under 1,000 receiving yards and four TDs pale in comparison to his rookie year, the receiver missed several games. He still managed to lead the NFL with a 93.0 receiving grade and 3.56 yards per route run.