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Colby Parkinson Colby Parkinson Tallies 56 yards in OT win
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 3:26 PM
Parkinson secured three of seven targets for 56 yards during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Bears in the divisional round.
Analysis: Parkinson and Puka Nacua tied as team leaders in terms of receiving yards versus Chicago, in a contest that saw Matthew Stafford be held without a passing touchdown while struggling against cold weather conditions. In three of his last four appearances, Parkinson now has drawn exactly seven targets, though notable receiving opportunities were also allocated to fellow tight ends Terrance Ferguson (five targets) and Tyler Higbee (two targets) in the divisional round. Los Angeles' crowded TE corps remains difficult to predict for fantasy purposes, but Parkinson will remain the favorite to lead Rams tight ends in receiving during the NFC Championship Game against Seattle this coming Sunday. |
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Blake Corum Blake Corum Falls out of favor Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 11:25 PM
Corum rushed six times for 19 yards and did not receive a target in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Bears.
Analysis: Lead back Kyren Williams (21-87-2) stole the show on offense while Corum struggled to get off the ground in Sunday's playoff victory. Corum had registered double-digit carries in five of Los Angeles' previous six contests dating back to Week 14 of the regular season, so this unusual dip in usage may have been matchup related. Given recent trends, it wouldn't be surprising to see Corum resume splitting backfield work with Williams as the Rams prepare to face the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game next Sunday. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Struggles in divisional round
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 11:14 PM
Adams had two receptions on six targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Bears in the divisional round.
Analysis: Adams suffered an injury scare on his first reception of the contest when he left the game briefly to be examined in the medical tent. The star wideout was able to return without issue and tacked on an additional catch before the Rams settled the playoff tilt in overtime. A bum hamstring cost the 32-year-old the final three games of the regular season, so it was a positive sign to see him finish the contest on the field with his teammates. Adams was active for one game against Seattle in Week 11 of the regular season, finishing that contest with one reception for a one-yard touchdown. Despite the miniscule sample size, if healthy, Adams should be treated as a top WR against the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game next Sunday. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Held to 62 yards in OT win
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 10:24 PM
Nacua had five receptions on 10 targets for 56 yards while taking two carries for six yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime playoff win against Chicago.
Analysis: Nacua's 62 yards from scrimmage fell short of expectations in the divisional round given his recent string of hot play, and the fact that the playoff contest nearly went five quarters. The stud wideout will get another opportunity to post gaudy numbers in the NFC Championship Game against Seattle after the Rams narrowly survived Sunday's overtime thriller. Nacua is primed to go off against the division foe after registering a ridiculous 19-300-2 receiving line in two meetings against the Seahawks this regular season. |
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Kyren Williams Kyren Williams Carries offense in divisional round
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 10:13 PM
Williams rushed 21 times for 87 yards and a pair of touchdowns while adding four receptions on five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-17 playoff win over the Bears.
Analysis: Williams had been splitting backfield work nearly evenly with Blake Corum down the stretch this season, but that was not the case in Sunday's divisional round victory. The 24-year-old Williams dominated the backfield touches against Chicago, garnering 15 more carries than the next-highest teammate while cashing in multiple touchdowns for third time in 2025. Los Angeles' primary back had reached 20 carries just three times in the regular season, so it would make sense to see a more-balanced approach out of the backfield against the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. Williams provides enough of a floor in fantasy whether or not he is sharing touches with Corum, which should make the former the preferred option in DFS formats against Seattle next Sunday. |
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Matthew Stafford Matthew Stafford Throws for over 250 yards in OT win
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 9:39 PM
Stafford completed 20 of 42 pass attempts for 258 yards, no touchdowns or interceptions while losing one yard on a kneel down in Sunday's 20-17 overtime playoff win against Chicago.
Analysis: Stafford overcame blistery conditions at Soldier Field and threw for over 250 yards for the seventh straight game while navigating his club to an overtime win over the Bears. The 37-year-old coughed up the ball in the snow twice, but neither fumble resulted in a turnover for Los Angeles. Stafford was held without a touchdown for the first time in 19 starts this season, but the MVP candidate played like one in clutch moments while letting the ground game and defense cook Sunday. The Rams will shift their focus to the Seahawks for the NFC Championship Game next Sunday, with the two clubs splitting their regular season series in 2025. Stafford threw for 587 yards and five touchdowns in those two games, which softens the prospects of having to face Seattle's dominant defense on the road. |
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Stetson Bennett Stetson Bennett Operating as emergency QB
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 4:27 PM
Bennett (coach's decision) is inactive but serving as the Rams' emergency third quarterback in Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Chicago, Stu Jackson of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Bennett will operate in his familiar role as the No. 3 QB for Los Angeles as the team looks to advance to the NFC Championship Game. The 28-year-old will only be able to enter the contest if both starter Matthew Stafford and backup Jimmy Garoppolo are sidelined. |
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Tutu Atwell Tutu Atwell Inactive Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 4:20 PM
Atwell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bears, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official website reports.
Analysis: Atwell will take a seat after failing to record any stats while playing 15 offensive snaps in the team's wild-card win over the Panthers. The wide receiver had recorded just two catches on six targets for 28 yards over the Rams' final four regular-season contests and the first round of the postseason, so his absence won't carry much of an impact versus Chicago. |
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Jimmy Garoppolo Jimmy Garoppolo Good to go versus Chicago
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 4:20 PM
Garoppolo (back) is active for Sunday's divisional-round contest versus the Bears.
Analysis: Garoppolo popped up with a back issue on Thursday's injury report, but he'll still suit up and maintain his role as Los Angeles' backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. Meanwhile, Stetson Bennett (coach's decision) will operate as the emergency No. 3 quarterback, and he will only be eligible to enter if both Garoppolo and Stafford are forced out. |
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Jimmy Garoppolo Jimmy Garoppolo Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 1:27 PM
Garoppolo (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bears, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: Garoppolo's back flared up earlier in the week, prompting the Rams to hold him out of Thursday's practice for precautionary measures, per Nate Atkins of The Athletic. If active for Sunday's divisional-round contest, Garoppolo is expected to operate as Los Angeles' backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. |
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Jimmy Garoppolo Jimmy Garoppolo Dealing with back injury
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM
Garoppolo did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a back injury, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The back issue is a new one for Garoppolo and the first time he's appeared on an injury report this season. Friday's practice report will provide more clarity on his status for Sunday's NFC divisional game against the Bears, but if Garoppolo is unable to play, then Stetson Bennett would be in line to serve as the Rams' backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. |
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Jordan Whittington Jordan Whittington Trending towards playing Sunday
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 6:33 PM
Whittington (knee) was not listed on the Rams' injury report Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Whittington sat out the Wild Card Round due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 18 versus the Cardinals, but it now appears he'll be ready to go for the Divisional Round against the Bears. However, as long as first-team All Pro Puka Nacua and veteran Davante Adams are available, there probably won't be room for the Rams' other receivers to draw many targets. |
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Terrance Ferguson Terrance Ferguson Full listing Wednesday
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 5:31 PM
Ferguson (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Ferguson missed the past two games due to a hamstring injury, but a full listing Wednesday indicates that the issue is behind him. He thus will be in the mix for snaps and targets among Rams tight ends alongside Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen for Sunday's divisional-round contest at Chicago. |
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Matthew Stafford Matthew Stafford Logs full walkthrough Wednesday
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 5:09 PM
Stafford (right finger) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Stafford banged his right hand on a follow-through in the second quarter of this past Saturday's wild-card win at Carolina, and while his accuracy and touch dipped afterward, he still played all 76 offensive snaps, completing 24 of 42 passes for 304 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, rushing twice for no yards and taking only one sack. On Monday, coach Sean McVay revealed to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com that Stafford was diagnosed with a sprained index finger, but he also wasn't concerned about the quarterback's status for Sunday's divisional-round game in Chicago. Stafford himself expressed a similar sentiment Wednesday, telling Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register that he feels "great" and doesn't expect to wear any protection on his right hand. With a full listing to kick off the week, Stafford is good to go ahead of the weekend. |
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Matthew Stafford Matthew Stafford Will play through finger sprain
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 10:10 AM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Stafford is managing a sprain on the index finger of his throwing hand, but there are no concerns about his status for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bears, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Stafford didn't end up missing any snaps after injuring his right index finger during Saturday's 34-31 wild-card win over the Panthers, in which he completed 24 of 42 passes for 304 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. McVay has already confirmed that the 2025 first-team All-Pro quarterback will be good to go for a road matchup against Chicago, but Stafford's practice reps could be capped this week. |
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Tyler Higbee Tyler Higbee Hauls in long catch vs. Carolina
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:06 AM
Higbee caught two passes (on three targets) for 45 yards during the Rams' 34-31 win over the Panthers during Saturday's NFC wild-card game.
Analysis: Higbee brought in a 36-yard pass from Matthew Stafford midway through the second quarter to put the Rams in Panthers territory, leading to a 46-yard field goal from Harrison Mevis four plays later. Higbee played 39 of 76 offensive snaps (51.3 percent), which was second most among Rams tight ends behind Colby Parkinson (57 snaps), and the former finished third on the team in receiving yards behind Puka Nacua (111) and Davante Adams (72). Terrance Ferguson was inactive for the wild-card round due to a hamstring injury, so Higbee and Parkinson would operate as the Rams' top tight ends for the divisional round if Ferguson is not cleared to play. |
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Matthew Stafford Matthew Stafford Avoids dislocated finger in win
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 8:42 AM
Stafford suffered an injury to a finger on his throwing hand during Saturday's 34-31 wild-card win over the Panthers, but he's believed to have avoided a dislocation after X-rays returned negative, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Stafford appeared to jam his finger in the first half of Saturday's contest, and though he didn't end up missing any snaps, the injury may have affected the accuracy and velocity of his throws early on in the second half. The newly minted first-team All-Pro selection didn't seem to be compromised in the fourth quarter, however, as he tossed a pair of go-ahead touchdowns in the final 15 minutes to help the Rams seal the win. Stafford could require further treatment for the finger during the upcoming week, but he doesn't appear to be at any real risk of missing the Rams' divisional-round matchup next weekend against a yet-to-be-determined opponent. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Targeted 13 times
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 9:35 PM
Adams recorded five receptions on 13 targets for 72 yards in Saturday's 34-31 wild-card round win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Adams managed to suit up for the first time since Week 15. While he showed some signs of rust, Adams was targeted heavily as the passing offense flowed through him and Puka Nacua. Adams particularly came alive in the second half, logging three receptions for 58 yards in the final two quarters -- highlighted by a 23-yard catch early in the fourth quarter. He should be more consistent in the divisional round and will almost certainly retain a key role in the offense. |
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Blake Corum Blake Corum Even split with Williams
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 9:22 PM
Corum rushed the ball 11 times for 45 yards in Saturday's 34-31 wild-card round win over the Panthers. He added two receptions on two targets for 13 yards.
Analysis: Corum worked in a nearly even split with Kyren Williams, totaling 13 touches to Williams' 15. Corum was moderately efficient but was unable to break any big gains, as his longest rush went for only eight yards. While Williams will likely have the better of the role in the divisional round, Corum should retain a significant workload. |
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Kyren Williams Kyren Williams Catches key TD
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 8:02 PM
Williams rushed the ball 13 times for 57 yards in Saturday's 34-31 wild-card round win over the Panthers. He added two receptions on two targets for 18 yards.
Analysis: Williams wasn't particularly effective as a rusher, with his longest gain of the day going for only eight yards. The Rams were also in a surprising game script, forcing the team to the air and away from the run game. While that combination led to a modest yardage total for Williams, he made a 13-yard touchdown reception midway through the fourth quarter to temporarily put Los Angeles ahead. His performance was saved by the score, but Williams only saw two more touches than Blake Corum -- a usage trend that could continue in the divisional round. |
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