3 months agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Jordan Whittington fell just short of 100 yards rushing plus receiving in the regular season finale of his rookie season. While
Puka Nacua and
Cooper Kupp rested for the playoffs, he posted a team-high 86 yards by catching three of four targets from backup QB
Jimmy Garoppolo. The former Longhorn also added 12 rushing yards on two carries. Whittington wasn't heavily targeted but made the most of his chances, highlighted by hauling in a 50-yard reception that helped give the Rams a late lead. While the team came up just short in the end against the Seahawks, Whittington continued to show the potential to contribute as a depth option and possibly figure into the Rams' future plans at the position.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
3 months agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Jordan Whittington (ankle) could be the team's top option at the position in Week 18 against the Seahawks since both
Puka Nacua and
Cooper Kupp will rest for the playoffs. The sixth-round pick from Texas made a splash early in the season with 13 catches in a two-week span against the Bears and Packers. However, he battled injury and fell into a very limited role after Nacua and Kupp returned from their early-season injuries. He caught his one target for six yards in Week 17 against the Cardinals, but that was Whittington's first target in his last nine games. This week in practice, he was limited with an ankle injury but got back to a full workload and has no injury designation for Sunday's game. With a bigger workload expected, he will be a boom-or-bust DFS punt option, depending on how he clicks with quarterback
Jimmy Garoppolo, who will start in place of
Matthew Stafford.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
4 months agoLos Angeles Rams wide receivers
Demarcus Robinson (shoulder) and rookie
Jordan Whittington (shoulder) are both officially active for Thursday night's divisional contest against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Robinson injured his shoulder during the Week 14 win over the Buffalo Bills but was able to return to the game, which was a good sign for his status despite being on a quick turnaround this week. The 30-year-old will continue to serve as the WR3 in LA's offense behind stud wideouts
Puka Nacua and
Cooper Kupp, who get the vast majority of looks from quarterback
Matthew Stafford in this offense. Robinson has still had a role, though, catching 28 passes for 433 yards, and he's had a nose for the end zone with a career-high seven touchdowns. In Week 3 against the Niners, Robinson had one catch for 32 yards. Treat him as a low-floor, touchdown-dependent WR4/flex in deep leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop
4 months agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Jordan Whittington (shoulder) is listed as questionable for the team's Thursday night matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The rookie wideout sustained a shoulder injury in Sunday's 44-42 win over the Buffalo Bills, causing him to "miss" LA's first two days of estimated practice this week. Fortunately, Whittington was able to log a limited session on Wednesday before getting a questionable tag for their Week 15 matchup. The 24-year-old has taken a backseat in the offense since teammates
Cooper Kupp and
Puka Nacua's return -- failing to log a reception since the Rams' Week 6 bye. However, he's been a solid kick returner for the team and still records snaps for the offense. If he can't suit up on Thursday, wide receiver
Tyler Johnson projects to pick up a few extra snaps while running back
Blake Corum and wideout
Xavier Smith will handle return duties.
--Alex CiullaSource: Jourdan Rodrigue
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