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Tyler Higbee Tyler Higbee Not available for Week 16
Tue, Dec 16, 2025, 11:07 AM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Higbee (ankle) won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Seahawks, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: The Rams are traveling to Seattle for a Thursday night game and will hold just one walk-through practice in advance of that contest, so McVay indicated that the Rams will hold off on opening Higbee's 21-day evaluation window this week. Higbee will miss his fifth straight game as a result, but if he returns to practice next week and if his sprained ankle responds well to workouts, he could be activated for the Rams' Dec. 29 matchup with the Falcons. Whenever he returns, Higbee will be part of a messy committee at tight end that also features Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen, all of whom played more than 70 percent of the offensive snaps in the Rams' Week 15 win over the Lions. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Sitting out walk-through practice
Tue, Dec 16, 2025, 10:52 AM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Adams (hamstring) won't participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tuesday's session marks the only on-field workout of the week for the Rams, who won't hold any traditional practices in advance of Thursday's game against the Seahawks. While Adams' absence Tuesday is thus noteworthy, McVay said that he hasn't ruled out the veteran wideout, who will be given "every chance" to play Thursday, per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com. If the Rams elect to list Adams as questionable following the release of Wednesday's injury report, his status could end up coming down to a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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Jordan Whittington Jordan Whittington Dealing with back issue
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 9:27 PM
Whittington was deemed limited for Monday's practice walkthrough due to a back injury, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Whittington logged a season-low four offensive snaps Sunday against Detroit, though it's unclear if that was a consequence of the back issue. He maintained his usual role as the Rams' lead kick returner, so Whittington's reduced offensive role may have simply been a result of Tutu Atwell returning from IR and Konata Mumpfield continuing to take on a larger role. Regardless, Whittington's practice participation level Tuesday and Wednesday should determine if he's at any risk of missing Thursday's big NFC West matchup against the Seahawks. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Deemed 'week-to-week'
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 6:35 PM
Adams (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, placing his status in doubt for Thursday's game at Seattle, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Adams dealt with a hamstring issue in advance of each of the Rams' past two games, but he left Sunday's win against the Lions early after aggravating the issue. Coach Sean McVay told Stu Jackson of the team's official site afterward that Adams' status was uncertain for Week 16 but that he "certainly wouldn't rule him out quite yet." Rapoport's report adds a new layer to Adams' status, but the veteran wide receiver may need to practice in some capacity this week in order to suit up Thursday. |
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Terrance Ferguson Terrance Ferguson Makes a single grab
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 2:51 PM
Ferguson secured one of two targets for six yards during Sunday's 41-34 win against the Lions.
Analysis: It was another monster week for starting tight end Colby Parkinson, as he added his fifth and sixth touchdowns in the last six contests against a porous Detroit defense. Ferguson and fellow backup Davis Allen failed to make much of an impact on the box score, although they were on the field for over three-quarters of the Rams' snaps on offense. What started out as a quartet of Rams' tight ends that spread their stats out evenly has skewed heavily towards Parkinson in the absence of Tyler Higbee (ankle). Ferguson's next chance for a breakout will be a tall task against divisional rival Seattle in a Week 16 Thursday night showdown. |
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Davis Allen Davis Allen Makes three grabs against Detroit
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 2:41 PM
Allen secured three of four targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 41-34 win against the Lions.
Analysis: While Allen and fellow backup Terrance Ferguson both took the field for over three-quarters of the snaps on offense, Colby Parkinson continued to be the fantasy darling of the trio, recording a fantastic 5-75-2 line on the day and earning his sixth touchdown in as many weeks. Allen's four targets and three catches both tied his season high for the year, making his ceiling low and his fantasy relevance dependent on finding the end zone; something he hasn't done since Week 10 against San Francisco. He'll likely take a back seat to Parkinson again in a huge Week 16 matchup on Thursday night against division rival Seattle. |
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Tutu Atwell Tutu Atwell Light duty in first game back
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 2:29 PM
Atwell secured one of two targets for nine yards during Sunday's 41-34 victory against the Lions.
Analysis: In his return from a six-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Atwell took the field for just four plays on offense, but managed targets on half of them. Konata Mumpfield has had an expanded role in recent weeks on offense due to Atwell's absence, but hasn't done much with his opportunities, leaving the door open for Atwell to reclaim the No. 3 position at wideout for the Rams. With Davante Adams (hamstring) potentially unavailable for a pivotal Week 16 Thursday night showdown against division rival Seattle, Atwell may be thrust into a much more prolific role alongside Puka Nacua if Adams is unable to go. |
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Jordan Whittington Jordan Whittington Records just four snaps on offense
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 1:56 PM
Whittington failed to secure his only target and returned four kicks for 102 yards during Sunday's 41-34 win against the Lions.
Analysis: For the second time in three games, Whittington failed to make a catch, and his four snaps on offense mark a season low for the second-year pro. Konata Mumpfield's usage has increased significantly in recent weeks, leaving Whittington, Xavier Smith and a returning Tutu Atwell with just a handful of snaps to work with in recent games. Davante Adams (hamstring) is in danger of missing Thursday's divisional showdown in Seattle in Week 16, but a sudden surge in usage and targets from Matthew Stafford seems unlikely given his track record so far this season. |
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Xavier Smith Xavier Smith Sees little usage
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 1:38 PM
Smith failed to record a target during Sunday's 41-34 victory against the Lions.
Analysis: Sunday marked the first time since Week 6 that Smith was held without a catch, and more concerning was a steep drop in playing time; Smith was only on the field for three snaps on offense. Tutu Atwell returned but only earned four snaps of his own, while Konata Mumpfield and his 32 snaps marked the highest usage out of the backup wideouts. Even with Davante Adams (hamstring) potentially unavailable for a pivotal Week 16 matchup on the road against division rival Seattle, Smith's most likely contribution for the Rams will be on special teams. |
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Kyren Williams Kyren Williams Hits pay dirt twice in Week 15
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 10:12 PM
Williams rushed 15 times for 78 yards and two touchdowns while catching his only target for 10 yards in Sunday's 41-34 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Williams got the Rams' offense cooking with a couple of trips to the end zone in the first half of Sunday's victory. The 24-year-old is now up to 10 rushing touchdowns on the season, giving him double-digits in the category for three consecutive years. Williams also hit the 1,000-yard mark as a rusher Sunday, a feat he has also accomplished in each of his last three campaigns. Blake Corum (11-71-1) remained a factor in his backup role, but Williams is the Rams' clear RB1 for Thursday's pivotal NFC West matchup against the Seahawks. |
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Matthew Stafford Matthew Stafford Earns win over former club
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:56 PM
Stafford completed 24 of 38 pass attempts for 368 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while gaining two yards on one carry in Sunday's 41-34 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Stafford shook off the interception he threw on the Rams' opening drive in order to lift his current club to victory over the team that took him first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. It was the third time this season that the veteran gunslinger eclipsed 350 passing yards as he continues to show no signs of slowing down. The only concern lies with star WR Davante Adams (hamstring), who aggravated his nagging hamstring injury in the fourth quarter and did not return to the contest. If Adams is unable to make the short turnaround for Thursday's tilt against the Seahawks, then Stafford may be forced to lean heavily on WR Puka Nacua in a tough road environment for Week 16. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Goes off for 189 yards
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 7:18 PM
Nacua finished with nine receptions on 11 targets for 181 yards while adding two carries for eight yards in Sunday's 41-24 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Nacua set a new high-water mark for receiving yards in a single game this season just one week after missing his previous mark (170) by three yards against the Cardinals. The budding superstar was balling out so hard against the Lions that he was forced to leave the contest in the fourth quarter due to cramping. Nacua's fantasy managers can exhale knowing that he promptly returned to the field in order to finish off one of the top individual performances in Week 15. The same could not be said for teammate Davante Adams (hamstring), who was forced out of the win with the same injury that had been nagging him in recent weeks. With a short turnaround in Week 16, it wouldn't be surprising if Adams misses Thursday's tilt against the Seahawks. That scenario would lead to Nacua seeing heavy usage while operating as Matthew Stafford's top target in a crucial matchup within the NFC West. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Could miss Thursday's game
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 7:06 PM
Head coach Sean McVay said after Sunday's 41-34 win over the Lions that Adams (hamstring) is unlikely to play Thursday against the Seahawks, though McVay "wouldn't rule (Adams) out quite yet," Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: Adams left Sunday's win over the Lions in the fourth quarter and didn't return after aggravating a hamstring injury. The veteran wide receiver was optimistic about his injury after the game, and while Adams appears to have avoided a significant injury, he'll be hard-pressed to recover on a short week in time to face the Seahawks on Thursday in a game with significant implications in the NFC West race. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Quickly returns after cramping
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 6:29 PM
Nacua (cramps) has returned to Sunday's game against the Lions, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: Nacua was briefly deemed questionable to return in the fourth quarter but retook the field on the team's next possession. He is working on a second consecutive performance with 167 or more receiving yards. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Questionable due to cramps
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 6:18 PM
Nacua (cramps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions.
Analysis: Nacua has been deemed questionable to return in the fourth quarter. He may not get a chance to add to his eight catches for 169 yards on 10 targets against Detroit. Nacua also rushed once for six yards before the cramping issue arose. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Hurts hamstring against Lions
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 6:10 PM
Adams (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions.
Analysis: Adams pulled up lame and fell down while running a deep route in the fourth quarter. He went to the locker room shortly afterward, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Adams presumably aggravated the hamstring injury that cut into his practice participation throughout the week and had the veteran wide receiver listed as questionable heading into Sunday's game. Prior to getting injured, Adams caught four of nine targets for 71 yards. |
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Jarquez Hunter Jarquez Hunter Healthy scratch again Week 15
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:37 PM
Hunter (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's battle against the Lions, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: Hunter hasn't played since Week 6, as he's firmly behind all of Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers in Los Angeles' RB pecking order. In the five games Hunter has participated in this season, he's played exclusively on special teams. |
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Stetson Bennett Stetson Bennett Serving as emergency QB in Week 15
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:34 PM
Bennett (coach's decision) is inactive and will serve as the Rams' emergency third quarterback Sunday against Detroit, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: This is a familiar role for Bennett, who has yet to make an appearance in a regular-season NFL game. He can enter Sunday's game only if both Matthew Stafford and Jimmy Garoppolo are forced to exit due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Tutu Atwell Tutu Atwell Active in Week 15
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:15 PM
Atwell (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Analysis: The speedy wideout will be available to Matthew Stafford for the first time since Week 7 after overcoming a hamstring injury and being activated from injured reserve Saturday. Atwell has been a full participant in practice for each of the past two weeks, which should alleviate some concerns about his chances for re-injury. Atwell could walk back into a role of some significance as the No. 3 receiver Sunday considering the expected game environment against a potent Lions offense that figures to keep the pressure on Los Angeles throughout. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Active as expected Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:10 PM
Adams (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Analysis: Adams got in only a limited Friday practice during Week 15 prep, but Saturday reports indicated the veteran wideout was trending to play. With his availability for Sunday's marquee matchup now confirmed, Adams should be in line for his usual No. 2 receiver role that's afforded him 8.1 targets per game to date while facing an injury-decimated Lions secondary. |
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