Rams Defense Can't Slow Down 49ers Offense

The Los Angeles Rams defensive unit allowed 31 points and 368 yards in a 14-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. OLB Leonard Floyd led the team with nine combined tackles, including two sacks and three QB hits. DT Aaron Donald was unable to make a sack, but he did record seven tackles, one for […]

Matt Gay Makes Two Extra Points

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay made two extra points in the Rams' 14-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Gay has not kicked more than three extra points in a game since Week 2 and has not made multiple field goals since Week 4. He remains not a quality streaming option going forward.

Tyler Higbee Makes Two Catches, Briefly Leaves Game

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee caught two passes for 15 yards in the Rams' 14-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. His snap rate has decreased from over 90% in the first five games of the season to 78% in Week 6 and approximately 70% this week. He had to head to the […]

Van Jefferson Makes No Impact In Return

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson was not targeted in his return from the injured reserved, a 14-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Jefferson had knee surgery during training camp that ended up requiring a longer recovery time than initially reported. In his first game back, he played 31 snaps, fewer than Cooper […]

Allen Robinson II Gains 54 Yards In Loss

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II caught five passes for 54 yards in the team's 14-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 29-year-old was targeted eight times. He has gained 50 or more yards in the past two games. A-Rob still has not become the WR2-3 many predicted he would be, but […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Limited To Six Touches, 30 Yards

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. took four carries for 16 yards in the Rams' 14-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He also caught two passes for 14 yards. Henderson had been limited by illness during the week, partially accounting for his limited role in the offense. He only played a little […]

Ronnie Rivers Leads Weak Rams Rushing Attack

Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers was the team's leading rusher, carrying the ball eight times for 21 yards, in the Rams' 14-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He also led all Rams RBs in receiving with four catches for 15 yards on four targets. The 23-year-old saw an expanded role in large […]

Matthew Stafford Scores Rams Only Two TDs In Bad Loss

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 22-of-33 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 14-31 blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He also scrambled for a one-yard touchdown on a bootleg rollout. Both touchdowns came in the first half, and the Rams couldn't get anything going in the second half. […]

Cooper Kupp Feeling "Pretty Good" After Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) injured his right ankle late in Sunday's loss to the 49ers. The wideout was visibly limping and had it taped during the postgame news conference. Fortunately, Kupp reported he feels "pretty good right now," while adding, "things are pointing towards dodging a bullet." Besides the injury, he […]

Tyler Higbee Returns To Sunday's Game Versus 49ers

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (neck) returned to Sunday's matchup against the Niners. He briefly exited due to the neck issue. However, Higbee's back in the game, which is good news for Matthew Stafford, especially when presented with Red Zone opportunities.

Week 8 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins, Jonathan Taylor, James Robinson, Jakobi Meyers, Brandon Aiyuk

Week 8 is already here, and we're excited for another action-packed week of NFL action. Let's make sure you are setting your optimal lineups with our updated Week 8 fantasy football PPR rankings for fantasy football, as of October 29th. Our goal as always is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see […]

Week 8 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tony Pollard, Michael Carter, Kareem Hunt, George Pickens, Melvin Gordon, Alec Pierce

Week 8 is here, and some players are ready to step up and take charge of their respective teams. Let's check out our Week 8 fantasy football FLEX rankings, as of October 29th. Our goal is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key FLEX options like Tony Pollard, Michael Carter, […]

Week 8 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Raheem Mostert, D'Andre Swift, Darrell Henderson Jr., Eno Benjamin

We're officially past the halfway point of the regular season in fantasy football, and it's more important than ever to stay up top of rankings with bye weeks and injuries making lineup decisions more complicated by the day. See below for our updated Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings, as of October 29th. Our […]

Week 8 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jaylen Waddle, Tyler Lockett, Brandin Cooks, Davante Adams

We're officially past the halfway point of the regular season in fantasy football, and it's more important than ever to stay up top of rankings with bye weeks and injuries making lineup decisions more complicated by the day. See below for our updated Week 8 fantasy football wide receiver rankings, as of October 29th. Our […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 8 Value Picks Include Jared Goff, Raheem Mostert, DJ Moore, Irv Smith Jr

We are close to nearing the halfway point of the 2022 NFL season already and we have also been given a better glimpse of who the contenders and pretenders are across the league, as well as the tendencies of coaches and what we can expect from certain offenses. This week the good news is the […]

Is Deebo Samuel Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Deebo Samuel's fantasy owners have more concerns than the addition of Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco offense. Samuel suffered a hamstring injury in the 49ers' Week 7 blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has already ruled Deebo Samuel out for Week 8, stating that "he's not good enough to […]

Cam Akers Likely Won't Be Released

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (personal) is not expected to be released, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Therefore, if the team fails to trade him, they expect him to play later in the regular season. Akers was inactive in Week 6 and is not expected to play in Week 8, either. Through five […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 8 Matchups Analysis (2022)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 8 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Last week was an absolute gauntlet for fantasy, featuring a ton of injuries, several underwhelming performances, and stunning losses for the Buccaneers, Packers, and Patriots. There are two new teams on bye this week including the Kansas City […]

Updated Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Kadarius Toney, Marquise Goodwin, Joshua Palmer

Ah yes, calm before the storm. Sunday Game Day is almost here for Week 8 of the NFL and fantasy football season, and we're here to make sure you have all the right players on your rosters. With that, we're releasing our updated late-week fantasy football waiver wire rankings, for those who are still looking […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 8

Welcome to Week 8 of the WR/CB Matchup chart. As the year goes on, the PPGA metric will become more and more predictive. Another important data point to be aware of is the injury report. Defenses missing key secondary pieces are far more susceptible to giving up ceiling games than units that are healthy. Offensive […]

Fantasy Football Week 8 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint: Aaron Rodgers, Najee Harris, Diontae Johnson, Jakobi Meyers

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers! The season has been flying by, and it is now crucial to make the optimal lineup decisions on a weekly basis. As injuries and bye weeks pile up, it is important to start racking up some wins to stay in the thick of the playoff race. Heading into the eighth […]

Van Jefferson Officially Activated Saturday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was activated from injured reserve on Saturday. He is not expected to have any limitations as he makes his season debut in Week 8. Still, it remains to be seen what type of role Jefferson will have. Cooper Kupp is the Rams' clear No. 1 receiver, but […]

Top Rankings Surprises for RB, WR, TE, QB - Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, Travis Etienne

Our top Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings, wide receiver rankings, tight end rankings, and quarterback rankings. Week 8 fantasy football rankings to help you set those winning fantasy lineups. Who are the Week 8 matchup winners for your fantasy football teams at the Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, and Tight End positions? Which […]

Ronnie Rivers Elevated From Practice Squad

Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday. He is expected to be active for Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers. Rivers made his pro debut in Week 6, catching one pass for 14 yards. He is a candidate to see more volume with Cam Akers (personal) […]

Week 8 Tight End Rankings For Fantasy Football: Tyler Higbee, Zach Ertz, Taysom Hill, Hayden Hurst, Kyle Pitts, Cade Otton

Travis Kelce has been the biggest fantasy superstar at tight end over the past five years, and with him and Gerald Everett on a bye, the position as a whole takes a hit. Whether fantasy managers need one-week streamers or aid with start-or-sit decisions -- our Week 8 fantasy football tight end rankings, as of […]

Week 8 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa, Daniel Jones, Jared Goff, Malik Willis, Sam Ehlinger

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers are on the bye this week; fantasy football managers will need to make smarter decisions as their teams will be without players from two high-octane offenses. Who can fantasy managers use to replace superstar quarterbacks such as Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert during their bye in Week […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 8 Updates for Josh Jacobs, D'Andre Swift, Ezekiel Elliott, James Conner, Chuba Hubbard

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 8, as of October 29. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 8 including Josh Jacobs, D'Andre Swift, Ezekiel Elliott, James Conner, and Chuba Hubbard. As the fantasy football season carries on, every […]

Rams Interested In Trading For Brandin Cooks?

The Los Angeles Rams continue to be interested in bringing back free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee), but there's also talk in league circles that Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks could be headed back to LA. Cooks' $18 million fully guaranteed salary has become an impediment, and the Texans have been trying to […]

Is Van Jefferson Playing In Week 8? Should I Pickup And Start Van Jefferson?

With Week 8 fast approaching, fantasy managers must stay on top of some last-minute injury situations that will shape their decisions and separate the winners from the losers. Let's check in on the injury status of the Los Angeles Rams' wide receiver Van Jefferson for their Week 8 Sunday game against the San Francisco 49ers. […]

Is Russell Wilson Playing? Should I Start Russell Wilson In Week 8?

The Denver Broncos started third-year quarterback Brett Rypien in Week 7 as Russell Wilson was sidelined with a hamstring injury. With the team's Week 9 bye looming, it seemed possible, if not likely, that Wilson would remain inactive for a Week 8 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fantasy managers of any offensive pieces in Denver […]