Team Profile
Los Angeles Rams
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7.4% 12thOff DVOA
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26.4% 12thPassing DVOA
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-4.8% 15thRushing DVOA
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6.1% 23rdDef DVOA
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13.9% 24thDef Passing DVOA
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-0.4% 22ndDef Rushing DVOA
2024 Team Stats
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Points For20.6 21st
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Points Against24.1 22nd
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Yards Per Game333.0 17th
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Yards Allowed Per Game351.0 23rd
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua had one of the most dominant rookie seasons we have seen from a wide receiver. The 5th-round draft pick broke a pair of records as he ended with the most receptions and receiving yards by a rookie in a single season. He finished as a top-five fantasy receiver and won many their fantasy leagues. Nacua will now face the Detroit Lions on Sunday, who have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season. Play him confidently in all DFS lineups as he has the potential to torch the Lions' defense.
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams was one of the most consistent and dominant players throughout the regular season. Despite missing five games this season, Williams finished top-three in rush yards and top-five in rushing touchdowns among all RBs. He has proven to be an every-down back and crucial part of the Rams offense. The 23-year-old has scored eight touchdowns in the last six games, being a huge reason for the team's late-season playoff push. Williams should be heavily considered in all DFS lineups and will be a problem for the Detroit Lions, regardless of their stout run defense.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will be facing his former team in Sunday's wildcard matchup against the Detroit Lions. Stafford ended the regular season with a dominant six-week stretch where he averaged 284 passing yards and 2.5 touchdowns per game. Through the regular season, Detroit allowed the fifth-most fantasy points and third-most passing yards to opposing QBs. The Rams offense has been rolling since the return of running back Kyren Williams and they will look to keep it going. Stafford should absolutely be considered in all DFS lineups and bets for Sunday's game.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (shoulder) will be listed as questionable for the team's wild-card contest on Sunday night versus the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Sean McVay. Despite dislocating his left shoulder in Week 17 and sitting out the meaningless Week 18 regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers, Higbee should be fine to suit up on Sunday night after putting in limited practices this week. Still, the 31-year-old could be limited in what he can do if he's indeed active on wild-card weekend, making him a risky lower-priced DFS option for the weekend slate of six games. If Higbee is limited at all, rookie Davis Allen and Brycen Hopkins could see more snaps on offense. Higbee was a touchdown-dependent, low-end TE1, at best, during the regular season and finished with 47 catches, 495 yards and just two touchdowns on 70 targets.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (shoulder) was limited in the team's practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Higbee dislocated his left shoulder in Week 17 and didn't play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. The 31-year-old is giving himself a shot to be active for Sunday night's wild-card playoff game against the Detroit Lions, but it doesn't mean the Rams won't label him as questionable on Friday's final report. Even if Higbee gets cleared to play on wild-card weekend, it's tough to recommend him to for DFS lineups despite a good matchup for the TE position against Detroit's defense. At best, he'll be a low-upside, touchdown-dependent tight end for fantasy managers. Rookie Davis Allen and Brycen Hopkins would share TE duties if Higbee ultimately is ruled out.