Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Leading injury-riddled WR room
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Robinson is preparing for a larger role with Puka Nacua (knee) on injured reserve and Cooper Kupp (ankle) expected to miss multiple games, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Robinson has only six catches for 92 yards this season after a nice run of performances in the No. 3 receiver role in 2023, but he should start to draw more looks while playing alongside Tyler Johnson, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell instead of targets hogs like Nacua and Kupp. The issue for fantasy purposes is efficiency, especially with the Rams already losing two starting offensive linemen to injured reserve and now drawing a tough Week 3 matchup against the rival 49ers.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Leading receiver on four targets
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Robinson had two receptions (four targets) for 50 yards in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.
Robinson finished as the Rams' leading receiver after star wideout Cooper Kupp (ankle) was knocked out of Sunday's tilt in the first half. The latter was spotted in a walking boot following the blowout loss, which doesn't bode well for Kupp's availability for Sunday's upcoming matchup against the 49ers. Robinson could lead a barebones Rams receiving unit in yardage (like he did in Sunday's contest) in Week 3 due to Puka Nacua (knee) already mending on injured reserve.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Sleeper WRs
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With Puka Nacua (knee) out, Cooper Kupp should dominate targets from Matthew Stafford, but Robinson and Tyler Johnson should also benefit. I'm going with Robinson over Johnson for now since Robinson was with the Rams last season and should have a better rapport with Stafford. Last year, Robinson scored at least 13.2 PPR points in each of his final five games. And in Week 1 against the Lions, Robinson had four catches for 42 yards on seven targets. Johnson also did well with five catches for 79 yards on seven targets, and his role will expand with Nacua out. Consider Robinson a potential flex option in PPR in Week 2.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Stashes (WR Preview)
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Both Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson saw seven targets in Week 1. With Puka Nacua on IR, there's a real chance for one of these wide receivers to become Fantasy relevant. Robinson is the add if you only have one roster spot, but in deeper leagues, we would like to add both and see who stands out in Week 2.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Chance to step up sans Nacua
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Robinson is primed for a larger role over the next few weeks after Puka Nacua (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Robinson played 92 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions while Nacua didn't play after the second quarter. Cooper Kupp was targeted on 21 of Matthew Stafford's 49 passes in the game, while Robinson and Tyler Johnson filled secondary roles with seven targets apiece. Robinson played well down the stretch for the Rams in 2023, posting 319 yards and four touchdowns in a five-game span from Weeks 13 through 17.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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Puka Nacua (knee) will miss at least four weeks, and we'll see how the Rams use Robinson and Tyler Johnson (1 percent rostered) as replacements. I give Robinson the slight edge given his role with the Rams, and last season he scored at least 13.2 PPR points in each of his final five games in the regular season. In Week 1 against the Lions, Robinson had four catches for 42 yards on seven targets. Johnson also did well with five catches for 79 yards on seven targets, and his role will expand with Nacua out. Robinson is worth 10 percent of your remaining FAB, and Johnson is worth up to 5 percent.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Grabs four receptions Sunday
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Robinson brought in four of seven targets for 42 yards in Sunday's overtime loss to the Lions.
Robinson earned a spot on the Rams' Week 1 roster after serving as a backup in 2023. The long-time Kansas City Chief saw his role immediately increase after starter Puka Nacua (knee) had to be carted off the field in the middle of Sunday's 26-20 defeat. Cooper Kupp (21 targets) benefited the most from his teammate's absence, while Tyler Johnson (seven targets) also absorbed some of Nacua's workload in the second half. If the latter is forced to miss next Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Robinson could see a temporary boost in fantasy value and become a viable pickup in deeper formats.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: On track for No. 3 job
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Robinson has been "one of the stars" of Rams training camp and remains on track for the No. 3 receiver role, according to Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire.
Tutu Atwell was given a chance to compete for the No. 3 spot but apparently hasn't done much with the opportunity. He previously lost the role to Robinson late last season, which led to a five-game stretch Weeks 13-17 in which Robinson scored four TDs while averaging 4.2 catches 63.8 yards on 6.8 targets per game. Robinson then re-signed on a one-year, $5 million contract in the offseason, setting him up for steady playing time in an offense that always ranks near the top of the league in percentage of passes thrown to WRs (rather than other positions). Granted, Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua will see a lot more of those passes than Robinson, making it difficult to match his late-season production from last year.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Re-signs with Rams
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Robinson is re-signing with the Rams on a one-year, $5 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Robinson spent much of 2023 buried on the Rams' depth chart but then replaced Tutu Atwell as the No. 3 receiver down the stretch and put together an impressive streak of production. Robinson scored a TD in four straight games in December and had five consecutive outings with at least 44 yards and 12 PPR points. It was his seventh straight season with more than 200 receiving yards but less than 500, with the veteran recording career highs for yards per catch (14.3) and yards per target (9.5). Robinson will turn 30 in September and might still face competition for the No. 3 WR job behind Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Carves out a role on offense
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Robinson caught 26 of 39 targets for 371 yards and four touchdowns during the 2023 regular season.
The veteran wideout took the field for just 32 snaps over the Rams first 10 games and looked to be nothing more than a depth piece for the Rams, but once pressed into a starting role Week 11, Robinson became a quality starter alongside Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp and posted a respectable 23-342-4 line over the Rams final seven games, while making three catches (on six targets) for 44 yards in the Rams' playoff loss to the Lions. While Robinson will be an unrestricted free agent heading into 2024, it wouldn't be shocking to see a reunion with the Rams going into his age-30 season thanks to his effectiveness and reliability as a starter in the latter half of the 2023 campaign.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Sleeper WRs
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We know Carson Wentz is starting in Week 18 with the Rams resting Matthew Stafford for the playoffs, and Cooper Kupp (rest) is also out. Puka Nacua isn't expected to play much at San Francisco, but Robinson should stay in the game -- and hopefully Wentz leans on him as the No. 1 receiver. Robinson has scored at least 13.2 PPR points in five games in a row, with four touchdowns over that span, and he can be used as a potential starter in all leagues. The 49ers are expected to be resting guys on defense as well, and we could also see Tutu Atwell get in the mix if you're looking for help in deeper leagues. Remember, Atwell scored at least 15.2 PPR points in each of his first three games this season while Kupp was out.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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We know Carson Wentz is starting for Matthew Stafford in Week 18 with the Rams resting Stafford for the playoffs, and it would be a surprise if Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua played much, if at all, at San Francisco. Robinson should stay in the game, and hopefully Wentz leans on him as the No. 1 receiver. Robinson has scored at least 13.2 PPR points in five games in a row, with four touchdowns over that span, and he can be used as a potential starter in all leagues. The 49ers will likely be resting guys on defense as well, and we could also see Tutu Atwell get in the mix if you're looking for help in deeper leagues. Remember, Atwell scored at least 15.2 PPR points in each of his first three games this season while Kupp was out.
Assuming both Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are out then Robinson could absolutely be the team's No. 1 wide receiver and see 10-plus targets. The only real concerns are that he'll be catching passes from Carson Wentz and he's been so good lately that the Rams might rest him too. He's averaged 13.4 PPR FPPG since Week 12, which makes him a Fantasy WR3 in that stretch.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Week 18 Waiver Priority List
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The Rams should rest Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua to get ready for the playoffs, but I expect Robinson to still get playing time. And maybe Tutu Atwell (29 percent rostered) could also get in the mix as well, and remember he scored at least 15.2 PPR points in each of his first three games this season while Kupp was out. Robinson has scored at least 13.2 PPR points in five games in a row, and he can be used as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver even while likely catching passes from Carson Wentz with Matthew Stafford expected to sit as well.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Season-high 92 yards in win
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Robinson caught six of 10 targets for 92 yards and lost one of his two fumbles in Sunday's 26-25 win over the Giants.
Robinson led the team in targets, with two more than Puka Nacua and four more than Cooper Kupp. The former Kansas City and Baltimore wideout has supplanted Tutu Atwell as the No. 3 receiver in Los Angeles, and Robinson has made the most of the opportunity. His four-game touchdown streak was snapped, but Robinson set a new season high in yards while tying his season highs in catches and targets. Robinson will likely maintain a prominent role in Week 18 against the 49ers, even if one or both teams rest some of their starters.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Sleeper WRs
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Despite sharing the field with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, Robinson has become a go-to option for Matthew Stafford over the past month. It's time to buy into Robinson as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues heading into Week 17 at the Giants. He just had six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 16 against New Orleans, and he has now scored a touchdown in four games in a row. He also has two games with at least six targets in his past four outings. Hopefully he can score a touchdown for the fifth game in a row against the Giants, who just allowed two receivers for the Eagles to score at least 14 PPR points in Week 16.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Week 17 Waiver Priority List
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Robinson has scored a touchdown in four games in a row, and it's time to buy into him as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues heading into Week 17 at the Giants. He just had six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 16 against New Orleans, and he has two games with at least six targets in his past four outings. Even though he shares the field with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, Matthew Stafford is starting to lean on Robinson, and hopefully he can score a touchdown for the fifth game in a row against the Giants.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Week 16 Waiver Priority List
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Tutu Atwell (concussion) is expected to return in Week 16 against the Saints, but Robinson has stepped up in the past three games and could be useful again, even with Atwell back. Despite sharing the field with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, Robinson has scored a touchdown in three games in a row. He has 18 targets over that span for nine catches, 145 yards and three touchdowns, and Matthew Stafford has helped Robinson be productive for Fantasy managers. In deeper leagues, Robinson could be a No. 3 Fantasy receiver, and hopefully he can score for the fourth game in a row.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Third straight game with TD
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Robinson caught two of three targets for 44 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for 22 yards during Sunday's 28-20 victory against the Commanders.
With Tutu Atwell (concussion) out, Robinson entered the starting lineup for the first time all season with an opportunity to make a big impact against the Commanders' struggling defense. While the veteran wideout's target share took a big hit from the 15 combined looks he saw in the prior two contests, he rewarded fantasy managers with a 23-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter, and he added a 23-yard run and another 21-yard catch. Week 16 brings the stout New Orleans defense to town, but Matthew Stafford's trust in Robinson in the red zone may keep him on the fantasy radar.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Serving as No. 3 receiver Sunday
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Robinson is slated to serve as the Rams' No. 3 receiver Sunday against the Commanders with Tutu Atwell (concussion) sidelined for the contest, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The veteran is already coming off a busy day in the Week 14 overtime loss to the Ravens, with Robinson logging 10 targets in that game but posting an inefficient 30.0 percent catch rate. However, Robinson did total 46 yards and a touchdown on those three catches, and he'll now set his sights on a Commanders defense allowing 293.4 passing yards per road game.
