Rams @ Raiders
Final Score: Rams 35, Raiders 21
Writer: Christian Otteman (@COttemanPL on Twitter)
Three Up
- Blake Corum — Split the workload evenly with Kyren Williams and scored for the third straight week.
- Tre Tucker — Led the team in targets and receiving yards. Building some nice chemistry with Kirk Cousins.
- Terrance Ferguson — Matthew Stafford seems to love his tight ends, and Ferguson is the most talented of the group. When he comes off of IR, I expect he’ll see a much bigger role.
One Down
- Rams WRs not named Puka — It seems Stafford is content with throwing to a conglomeration of tight ends rather than Konata Mumpfield.
Los Angeles Rams
Quarterback
Matthew Stafford: 23/29, 195 Yards, 3 TD, INT | 3 Carries, -3 Yards
Stafford had an efficient, if not largely uneventful, afternoon as the Rams cruised to an easy win. With no Davante Adams, the defending MVP took advantage of poor coverage in short and intermediate areas to hit Puka Nacua and a trio of tight ends for most of his production. As long as Nacua stays healthy, Stafford should be a solid QB1 most weeks.
Running Back
Kyren Williams: 16 Carries, 99 Yards, TD | 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 22 Yards
Blake Corum: 17 Carries, 93 Yards, TD | 1 Target, 1 Reception, 8 Yards
With Williams making some gripes about his playing time earlier this week, it was interesting to see a near-even split in the backfield, with Corum getting much more goal-line work than we’re used to. Corum had two touchdowns called back by penalty in this contest, but both backs found a way to productive fantasy output. Williams remains the higher-upside back due to passing game work, but Corum is making a good case for increased touches and scoring opportunities.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Puka Nacua: 10 Targets, 8 Receptions, 68 Yards, TD
Nacua popped up on the injury report with a bizarre calf injury late in the week, but he looked no worse for wear against the Raiders’ secondary. While the yardage total isn’t impressive, the Rams were able to run the clock out in the second half with a big lead. Nacua’s route running and after-the-catch skills looked as impressive as ever, and he should continue to be a weekly top-five option at the position.
Puka Nacua adds six more to the board for the Rams 🐏
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Konata Mumpfield: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 15 Yards
With Davante Adams set to miss the next several weeks, many were expecting Mumpfield to see an increased role, but he was an afterthought with Stafford locking on to his tight ends most of the afternoon.
Colby Parkinson: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 48 Yards
Davis Allen: 5 Targets, 4 Receptions, 20 Yards, 2 TD
Tyler Higbee: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 14 Yards
Picking the Rams’ receiver of the week is going to feel a lot like pulling teeth while Adams is out, but all three of these players have shown their use at times this season. This week, it was Parkinson who led the group in most receiving categories, although Allen brought in a pair of scores. It was Allen’s first career multi-score game. Parkinson was injured in the fourth quarter, and if he misses time, Allen and Higbee should both see a modest boost in their stock as streamers. Terrance Ferguson is still the player I mostly want from this group, so make sure to snag him on waivers if you need an upside play at TE.
Another TE touchdown on National Tight Ends Day 🗣️
Matthew Stafford connects with Davis Allen for a Rams TD!
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Las Vegas Raiders
Quarterback
Kirk Cousins: 26/44, 295 Yards, 2 TD | 3 Carries, 7 Yards
Even if it’s mostly through sheer volume, Cousins is finding a way to be a solid superflex QB2 and is making a push for the 2026 King of Garbage Time Award. Even at the age of 38, Cousins can sling the rock and take advantage of Tre Tucker‘s field-stretching ability and Brock Bowers‘ raw talent. Cousins will have spike weeks due to sheer volume but also has a lower floor than most QB2 options, especially if the Raiders decide to give Fernando Mendoza a chance to play should Cousins be struggling.
Running Back
Ashton Jeanty: 8 Carries, 15 Yards | 8 Targets, 8 Receptions, 61 Yards, TD
Jeanty’s lack of efficiency on the ground is undoubtedly frustrating to watch every week, but as long as he’s this involved in the passing game, he’ll continue to have plenty of fantasy value. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Washington earn some extra opportunities in future weeks as the more efficient runner, however.
Kirk Cousins floats it to Ashton Jeanty for the TD 🙌
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Mike Washington Jr.: 6 Carries, 27 Yards | 1 Target, 0 Receptions
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Tre Tucker: 12 Targets, 5 Receptions, 103 Yards, TD
Carrying an unimpressive stat line for most of the afternoon, Tucker once again made his mark with a couple of long catches late in the game, scoring for the second consecutive week. Tucker juked a defender and extended into the end zone on his impressive catch-and-run score. Tucker has shown impressive chemistry with Cousins in recent weeks and should be a solid if risky flex option, especially if the Raiders continue to find themselves down multiple scores early.
Tre Tucker with a smooth move on his way to the end zone 😮💨
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Brock Bowers: 8 Targets, 6 Receptions, 73 Yards
A “down” week by his lofty standards, especially with the negative game script, Bowers still found a way to produce a solid fantasy stat line with a handful of chunk plays in the second half. Considering the Rams had allowed less than 30 yards per game to tight ends coming into this week, it’s not surprising to see that both Bowers and Michael Mayer had trouble racking up yards.
Michael Mayer: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 32 Yards
Jalen Nailor: 5 Targets, 2 Receptions, 14 Yards
Connor Heyward: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 13 Yards
Ian Thomas: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 8 Yards
Cody White: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 4 Yards
Malik Benson: 1 Target, 0 Receptions