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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Blanked for third time this season
Tyler Johnson failed to record a catch during Sunday's 28-22 win against the Patriots.Johnson was on the field for a season-low seven snaps, and his usage puts him clearly in the backup tier along with Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington. Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp combined to put up a monster 13-229-3 line, and Demarcus Robinson continued his role as the tertiary target at wideout. Johnson's role is unlikely to change barring injury, and a difficult matchup against the Eagles lies in wait Week 12.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Garners three catches in light use
Tyler Johnson secured three of four targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 23-15 loss to the Dolphins.Johnson earned the most targets and catches among Los Angeles Rams depth receivers, out-pacing Tutu Atwell (one catch for six yards) and Jordan Whittington (zero targets). While Johnson has proven to be a reliable option for Matthew Stafford this season, his 10 snaps tied a season low, and he'll be hard to trust on fantasy rosters given his reduced time on the field. A Patriots defense that just held the Bears to 120 passing yards is up next for the Rams in Week 11.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Garners five targets in OT win
Tyler Johnson finished with three receptions (five targets) for 38 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Seahawks.Johnson finished third in targets for the Los Angeles Rams following Puka Nacua's early ejection. The added time from the extra period helped the former reach 38 receiving yards following last week's one-catch performance against Minnesota. With the Rams' receiving crew back at full strength, Johnson's fantasy value takes a hit heading into next Monday's tilt versus Miami.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Manages just one catch
Tyler Johnson secured his lone target for six yards during Thursday's 30-20 victory against the Vikings.As expected, the return of Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) limited Johnson's role in the offense, although he notably had significantly more playing time than Tutu Atwell and Xavier Smith. With the Los Angeles Rams' pass-catching crew approaching full strength for the first time since the start of the season, Johnson's role will likely continue to deteriorate with Jordan Whittington (shoulder) also soon to return. Week 9's showdown with the division-leading Seahawks will be the next test for the veteran wideout.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Leads team in receiving yardage
Tyler Johnson secured four of seven targets for 57 yards during Sunday's 20-15 victory against the Raiders.With Jordan Whittington (shoulder) limited to a handful of snaps on offense, Johnson took over and saw his biggest usage on offense since Week 2. The biggest contribution from the veteran was a game-high 37-yard catch on third down that unfortunately led to no points after Joshua Karty missed a field-goal attempt. The uptick in usage is likely to be short-lived, however, with Whittington and Cooper Kupp (ankle) likely to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams' wideout ranks Week 8, which likely will push Johnson back down the depth chart.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Invisible in loss
Tyler Johnson failed to record a target and played 11 snaps on offense during Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers.For the first time this season, Johnson was completely blanked on the stat sheet, a week after failing to secure his lone target in a loss to the Bears. Even with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) out, Johnson's role has steadily reduced as Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington have commanded the majority of Matthew Stafford's attention among wideouts. With Kupp potentially returning after the Los Angeles Rams' Week 6 bye and Nacua returning shortly after, Johnson's already limited role likely will continue to be reduced in the coming weeks.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Nabs three catches Sunday
Tyler Johnson brought in three of four targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the 49ers.The fourth-year backup recorded his second game with 20 yards receiving since being elevated to help replace Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) in the starting lineup. Johnson still lacks the upside needed to warrant starting in standard fantasy formats, but he is certainly a name worth monitoring heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Bears.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Ready for starting gig
Tyler Johnson and the Los Angeles Rams' other wide receivers are preparing for larger roles with Puka Nacua (knee) on injured reserve and Cooper Kupp (ankle) expected to miss multiple games, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.Apart from garbage time in this past Sunday's blowout loss to the Cardinals, Johnson has played nearly every snap on offense since Nacua injured his knee in the second quarter of the Rams' Week 1 contest. Johnson finished the opener with five catches for 79 yards on seven targets, before slumping to two catches for 20 yards (three targets) in the Week 2 loss at Arizona. He now appears locked in as a starter for at least the next few games, alongside Demarcus Robinson and Jordan Whittington/Tutu Atwell. A matchup with the 49ers this Sunday isn't ideal, and the Rams offense faces the added challenge of losing two starting linemen to injured reserve already.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Makes pair of catches
Tyler Johnson secured two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.While Johnson's stats dipped after a strong Week 1 performance (five receptions, 79 yards), Cooper Kupp (ankle) was spotted in a walking boot after the game. With Puka Nacua (knee) already on injured reserve, Johnson, along with Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell, now are the only healthy receivers currently rostered by the Los Angeles Rams. If Kupp were to miss time, Robinson and Johnson would likely take over as the top two receivers given their usage through the first two contests, with Whittington and Atwell the next men up.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Opportunity knocks with Nacua on IR
Tyler Johnson is expected to handle a larger role on offense beginning with Sunday's game in Arizona after the Los Angeles Rams placed fellow receiver Puka Nacua (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, J.B. Long of the team's official site reports.Johnson finished second on the team with 79 receiving yards in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions, and his seven targets tied Demarcus Robinson for second on the team behind Cooper Kupp's 21. That trio of wide receivers will likely continue to receive significant playing time in the absence of Nacua, who will miss at least four games after landing on IR.
