Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Surprises with two TDs in win
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Robinson secured two of three targets for 35 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' 30-20 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
Robinson was third in receptions and receiving yards on the night for the Rams, but he maximized his two catches by recording key touchdown grabs of 25 and 10 yards in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, erasing a three-point deficit with the first and extending a one-point lead with the second. Robinson had mustered modest production during the absences of Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee), so it was somewhat ironic his first multi-touchdown game since Week 2 of the 2019 season unfolded in the duo's return to action. Despite the success Thursday, Robinson will be difficult to trust in a Week 9 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 3.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Just one grab
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Robinson secured one of three targets for nine yards during Sunday's 20-15 victory over the Raiders.
Robinson tied with Tyler Johnson for the most playing time among wideouts, with 50 of 55 snaps played on offense, but Johnson (seven targets, four catches for 57 yards) and Tutu Atwell (nine targets, six catches for 51 yards) commanded the lion's share of Matthew Stafford's attention. Even with Jordan Whittington (shoulder) limited to just nine snaps and no targets, Robinson's role didn't expand, and his usage likely will continue to decrease as Cooper Kupp (ankle) is expected to return for a Week 8 contest against the Vikings.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Tallies first touchdown
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Robinson recorded three receptions on five targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers.
Robinson continued to see his role fade relative to Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington. However, he contributed a few key catches, the most important of which was a one-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter that got the Rams within one score. Despite the key reception, he has failed to reach 50 yards in all but one game on the season.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Logs full practice Thursday
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Robinson (hip) practiced in full Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
One day removed from logging a capped session Wednesday, Robinson returned to full participation, paving the way for him to continue being a part of the Rams receiving corps Sunday against the Packers. With WRs Puka Nacua (knee) on injured reserve and Cooper Kupp (ankle) sidelined, Robinson hasn't been lacking in offensive snaps this season, earning at least 85 percent in all four games. Still, Robinson has mustered just a 9-161-0 line on 18 targets for the season while Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington have taken on larger target shares the past few contests.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Limited by hip injury
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Robinson practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday due to a hip injury.
Just as head coach Sean McVay told Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site on Monday, Robinson is operating with a cap on his practice reps this week, only the listed injury is to his hip and not his groin. In any case, Robinson's status will be one to watch as the week goes on to see if he may head into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Diminished role in loss
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Robinson caught two of three targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 24-18 loss to Chicago.
The veteran wideout finished third on the team in snaps played behind rookie Jordan Whittington (6-62-0) and Tutu Atwell (4-82-0), and Robinson saw less targets than tight end Colby Parkinson (seven) and running back Kyren Williams (four). Despite Robinson looking like the primary option to fill in as the lead wideout in the absence of Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee), Whittington and Atwell have been the ones that have benefited most. Robinson will look to bounce back in a Week 5 matchup with a Packers defense that gave up three first-half passing touchdowns to Sam Darnold and the Vikings on Sunday.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Turns one catch into 32 yards
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Robinson caught one of four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the 49ers.
Robinson filled in for a undermanned Rams receiving corps against a division rival. The former Chief, who had two targets in Week 2, still lacks the consistency necessary to be a must-start option in standard fantasy leagues. Robinson should have use in deeper formats heading into Sunday's tilt against the Bears.
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Sleeper WRs
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The Rams need someone to step up with Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) injured, and Robinson will hopefully be a go-to target for Matthew Stafford. Jordan Whittington, Tyler Johnson, and Tutu Atwell are also potential No. 3 Fantasy receivers in deeper leagues, but Robinson should have the best rapport with Stafford and the most upside in Week 3 against the 49ers. In his past three home games, Robinson has 12 catches for 181 yards and three touchdowns, and he scored at least 14.7 PPR points in each outing. San Francisco has also allowed four receivers to score at least 12 PPR points in two games this year.
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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: 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: 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: 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.
