Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson cashed in on some open field and a great dime from Matthew Stafford in the 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He turned three targets into two receptions for 35 yards and two touchdowns. One play saw him wide open in the end zone while the other was a great catch off of a tremendous throw from Stafford right past the defender, and both plays were right outside of the red zone. Robinson can benefit from defenses paying more attention to Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, but he becomes a riskier play now that he's third or fourth in the target order.
Oct 25, 2024 10:18 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson could not take advantage of the multi-week absences of teammates Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee). In Week 7's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Robinson experienced a new low, finishing with a single catch for nine yards, bringing his reception total to 13 through the Rams' first six games of the season. Kupp carries no injury designation heading into the Rams' Thursday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings and Nacua is listed as questionable. The return of one or both would cement Robinson's status on the margins of LA's passing game. Working in Robinson's favor is the fact that Minnesota is susceptible to the pass and is allowing the most fantasy points per game to the position in 2024. There is a possibility that Robinson breaks a long play but his chances will be so few and far between that he should be avoided altogether in Week 8.
Oct 24, 2024 3:24 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was the lone pass-catcher to find the end zone in the 24-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. He finished the game with three receptions for 28 yards and a score on five targets. In terms of target share, Robinson was fourth in line after Colby Parkinson, Jordan Whittington, and Tutu Atwell all saw double-digit targets. Robinson at least salvaged a bit of fantasy scoring with his touchdown for any of the fantasy managers who needed his services. The Rams move into their bye week next, which may be enough time for Cooper Kupp (ankle) to return in Week 7, which would lower Robinson's fantasy ceiling.
Oct 7, 2024 9:56 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is still searching for his first game of the season with double-digit fantasy points. The veteran has been an upside-based, big-play threat so far, playing at least 85 percent of snaps in all four weeks but failing to catch more than two passes in any of his last three games. Robinson has been utilized as an option deeper downfield, which naturally leads to more contested passes and fewer receptions. Still, every game, he's one big gain away from having WR3/FLEX relevance, especially in his increased role with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) still sidelined. This week, he's facing a Green Bay Packers defense that has allowed the eighth-most touchdowns and ninth-most fantasy points to wide receivers. Fantasy managers can evaluate him as a low-end WR4 for the time being.
Oct 5, 2024 9:39 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (hip) has been dealing with a hip issue which caused him to be a limited participant at practice on Wednesday. The good news, for the injury-riddled Rams, is that he was upgraded to a full participant on Thursday and he's trending in the right direction. With Cooper Kupp (ankle) still not practicing, Robinson is in line for added opportunities alongside Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington. In the Week 4 matchup against the Chicago Bears, Robinson finished with three targets, two receptions, and 37 yards. The matchup against the Green Bay Packers presents a better situation this time around though.
Oct 4, 2024 9:10 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson had just two catches for 37 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bears. With Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) on the shelf, most assumed Robinson would benefit the most. However, that hasn't happened. Instead, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington have gotten more involved, with the duo combining for 10 grabs for 144 yards in Week 4. With that in mind, Robinson has worked his way out of the flex conversation for Week 5 versus the Packers. That won't change beyond Week 5 unless he turns things around.
Sep 29, 2024 7:34 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson will square off against a tough Chicago Bears defense on the road in Week 4. Robinson will have his work cut out for him in this one, as he'll take on one of the league's better pass defenses through three weeks. LA has one of the highest pass rates in the NFL (tenth), but quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown just two touchdowns across the team's first three matchups, and it will be tough to trust any Rams wideout this week. The 30-year-old veteran is probably the best bet of the Rams' pass catchers regarding volume, as he has the second-most targets on the team (15) behind Cooper Kupp's (ankle) 27. However, he won't be a recommended option -- even with the team still without Kupp and Puka Nacua (knee). The Florida product has seen four targets in each of his last two contests but turned them into just three catches for 82 yards. Consistency could be hard to come by again, as Stafford spreads the ball around quite a bit without his superstar wideouts. Robinson is RotoBaller's PPR WR54 in this week's rankings.
Sep 27, 2024 10:50 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is in line for a bigger role with Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) sidelined. Robinson has been relatively quiet so far this season through two games with six catches for 92 yards. The opportunity is there for Robinson to lead the wide receiver group in targets with the heavily-targeted top receiver duo out. He showed flashes last year as the team's third option but it remains to be seen how he will handle the increased attention from opposing defenses as one of the top threats on the outside. Expect Sean McVay and his staff to get Robinson some early looks in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers to get into a rhythm. Someone has to catch passes for the Rams and Robinson should help fulfill that role. He is a borderline flex play in deep leagues and should be treated as a WR4 this week.
Sep 21, 2024 8:50 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was the leading receiver in the team's 41-10 loss to Arizona on Sunday afternoon. Robinson caught two of his four targets for 50 yards with 42 of those yards coming on one big completion. The veteran receiver flashed a big play but did little else in a day to forget in the desert. Cooper Kupp (ankle) exited the game early and the team is already without Puka Nacua (knee) who is on the IR. The opportunity is there now for a receiver to step up in a big way but who that receiver will be has yet to reveal itself. Robinson, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson, and Jordan Whittington are all in the mix for more targets but the foursome might just eat into each other's potential production. Until one or two from the group separate from the pack, it will be a tough fantasy situation to sort out.
Sep 15, 2024 10:42 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson could be in line for more usage in Week 2 at Arizona after Puka Nacua (knee) has landed on the IR. Robinson has good size and is a good possession receiver. Matthew Stafford could look to the big target in the red zone against the Cardinals if Arizona shifts its focus to Cooper Kupp in those situations. Tyler Johnson will be Robinson's main threat for targets at the wide receiver position opposite Kupp with Nacua out. Robinson may lack the ability to break a big play like Johnson did against the Lions in Week 1 on his long catch and run in the second half. Robinson, however, may be the better bet to score a touchdown. It remains to be seen how the dynamic will play out between the two popular waiver-wire additions but both make for decent speculative plays in deep leagues.
Sep 13, 2024 6:52 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson will open the season as the third wideout in this offense. He's set to start behind Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua during the season opener against the Detroit Lions. The 29-year-old beat out Tutu Atwell for the third wideout spot in camp, but he probably won't have a significant role. Both Kupp and Nacua figure to see the bulk of the targets. Last season, Robinson finished with 26 receptions for 371 yards and four touchdowns. There is still some big-play potential here, which makes Robinson a possible WR4 in deeper leagues.
Sep 8, 2024 10:47 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is emerging as the team's No. 3 option behind Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. The veteran pass-catcher entered camp in a competition with Tutu Atwell for the WR3 role, but Robinson has been "emerging" as the better option so far. This isn't necessarily a surprise given that Robinson edged out Atwell in production at times last year. The 29-year-old put together a solid 2023 campaign, catching 26 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns. His experience and expected volume could make him a worthwhile option in deeper fantasy leagues this year.
Aug 11, 2024 9:22 AM EST
The Los Angeles Rams and wide receiver Demarcus Robinson agreed to a one-year deal worth $5 million on Friday, according to Robinson's agency. Robinson will stay in Los Angeles after a productive 2023 season in which he caught 26 of his 39 targets for 371 yards and a career-high-tying four touchdowns in 16 regular-season games (four starts) in his first year with the team. The 29-year-old wideout added three catches on six targets for 44 yards in the playoff loss to the Detroit Lions. It was solid production, considering he was mostly the team's No. 4 pass-catcher behind Cooper Kupp, rookie Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell for most of the year. Robinson found the end zone four straight times in December to finish strong, but he'll have to battle for the No. 3 role behind Kupp and Nacua this summer.
Feb 23, 2024 6:41 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has taken over the team's WR3 role and has been a vital part of the offense. From weeks 12-16, Robinson averaged 64 receiving yards per game and scored a touchdown in four of five games. While Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp remain the primary targets for Matthew Stafford, Robinson has built a strong connection with the veteran QB as well. Facing a Detroit Lions on Sunday that has allowed the third-most fantasy points to wide receivers, the 29-year-old is an intriguing DFS play.
Jan 14, 2024 5:06 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is expected to be active on Sunday despite the majority of starters resting for the team. Robinson has played over 90% of snaps in each of the last four weeks and has locked himself in as the team's WR3 over Tutu Atwell. The 29-year-old is averaging about 64 yards per game over the last five and has scored a touchdown in four of those five games. Considering the importance of his role, Robinson may be limited in Week 18. Be cautious when playing him against the San Francisco 49ers this week.
Jan 7, 2024 4:50 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson put together yet another productive day in the team's Week 17 win against the New York Giants. Robinson caught six of a team-high 10 targets for 92 yards through the air. He has completely taken over the team's WR3 role and has built a strong rapport with Matthew Stafford as of late. He now has at least 90 yards or a touchdown in five straight games. The 29-year-old plays a significant role in this offense and that should not be expected to change anytime soon. Consider Robinson as a WR3/flex play in a tough Week 17 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.
Dec 31, 2023 8:11 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has now completely taken over the team's WR3 role ahead of Tutu Atwell. Robinson is averaging over 56 yards per game over the last four and has scored a touchdown in each of those games. The 29-year-old has become an every-down player for the Rams, as he's played 94 percent of offensive snaps over the last two weeks. Despite the immense target competition he faces, Robinson has proven to be a reliable target for Matthew Stafford. Consider him as a low-end WR3/flex play in his Week 17 matchup against the New York Giants.
Dec 31, 2023 2:54 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was able to extend his touchdown-streak during Thursday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Robinson hauled in all six of his targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in the win. The 82-yard performance was a new season-high for Robinson as he also extended his touchdown streak to four games. Despite the solid performance, fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited here. Robinson had a breakout game, but is a touchdown-dependent option heading into next week's matchup against the New York Giants.
Dec 22, 2023 9:46 AM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson will need to break off big plays or find the end zone in order to preserve his fantasy relevance for Thursday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. The 29-year-old was irrelevant earlier in the season but has emerged as a prominent weapon lately, scoring a touchdown in each of his last three contests. Over those three weeks, he's averaging 48 yards on just three receptions per game. Fantasy managers should only feel compelled to start him in desperate situations. The odds of him scoring another touchdown are relatively slim, especially given that he is an inferior red-zone option to Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Puka Nacua. Furthermore, the Saints have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to receivers, surrendering just 0.6 touchdowns per game at the position.
Dec 20, 2023 10:14 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson caught two of his three targets for 44 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for 23 yards in the Week 15 win over the Washington Commanders. Robinson has now caught a touchdown in his last three games, officially entering the fantasy radar. Fantasy managers in shallower leagues can likely ignore him, but deep-league managers should consider adding him off the waiver wire. The 29-year-old is clearly behind Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp in Matthew Stafford's target pecking order, but the Rams passing game is firing on all cylinders lately. He can be utilized as a touchdown-or-bust option against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football in Week 15.
Dec 18, 2023 2:27 PM EST