BRANDON POWELL NEWS

Barely utilized in loss Powell caught one of two targets for four yards and rushed once for three yards during Monday's 24-12 loss to the Packers. He also returned one punt for eight yards and five kickof...

Impact Powell's role in the offense has been sliding downward in recent weeks, even with Cooper Kupp (foot) and Allen Robinson (ankle) done for the year. With just seven snaps on offense against Green Bay, Powell recorded his lowest snap count since Week 10 against Arizona. On a positive note, Powell's 107 total return yards marked a season-high for the speedster, and he also managed two touches on his limited snaps after being shut out entirely during Week 14 against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to record a catch Powell (illness) failed to secure either of his two targets during Thursday's 17-16 win over the Raiders. He also returned four kicks for 73 yards.

Impact Powell was listed as questionable leading up to Thursday's contest due to an illness, which may explain why his snap count on offense dropped from 26 to 14 between Weesk 13 and 14. Powell will look to bounce back with a lengthy period to rest up ahead of a Week 15 game against the Packers on Dec. 19.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active for TNF Powell (illness) will be available to play Thursday versus the Raiders.

Impact Powell popped up with an illness Wednesday and was deemed questionable to play Week 14. However, it appears he overcame this ailment in time for Thursday Night Football. With top wideouts Cooper Kupp (foot) and Allen Robinson (ankle) both on injured reserve, Powell should slot into a reserve role alongside Tutu Atwell and Lance McCutcheon (shoulder), the latter of whom has also been ruled active.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Powell didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness and is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Las Vegas, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Impact Powell landed on the injury report Wednesday as a non-participant due to an illness and may be sidelined Thursday. Lance McCutcheon (shoulder) is also questionable, so the Rams' passing attack, which is already depleted, may be without two depth options against Las Vegas.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Powell talks production from Rams run game in recent weeks, energetic approach Rams WR Brandon Powell discusses what's led to the team's run game turning in some of its most productive performances of the season in rece...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Productive against Seattle Powell caught all four of his targets for 39 yards and gained 45 rushing yards on three carries in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact The 27-year-old led the Rams in scrimmage yards in his most productive performance since he was a rookie, when he popped for 103 receiving yards in Week 17 of the 2018 season as a Lion. Powell's versatility is becoming useful for an offense that's missing its top two wideouts in Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Allen Robinson (foot), but no Rams receiver will be an appealing fantasy option in Week 14, even against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlights: Rams WR Brandon Powell takes trap-play handoff for 16-yard pickup against the Seahawks Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandon Powell takes a trap-play handoff for 16-yard pickup against the Seattle Seahawks.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Two catches in loss Powell secured both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Chiefs. He also returned three kicks for 78 yards.

Impact Even with Allen Robinson (foot) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) out, Powell's role didn't expand much beyond his usual few touches on offense. Tutu Atwell and Lance McCutcheon (shoulder) both were on the field for nearly the same amount of time as Powell, and the trio will all get some work as the third wideout behind starters Van Jefferson and Ben Skowronek with Robinson out for the season and Kupp unlikely to return with the Rams fading fast from playoff contention.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uptick in playing time Powell rushed once for minus-1 yard and caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Saints. He also returned two punts for nine yards and one kickoff for...

Impact Powell's lengthy kickoff return was critical in setting up Tutu Atwell's first career touchdown, a 62-yard bomb that kicked off scoring on the day for the Rams. More encouraging for Powell was the 20 snaps he saw on offense, his second most in a game so far this season. The Rams' primary return man may continue to enjoy a more expanded role on offense while Cooper Kupp (ankle) misses time.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sparse usage in defeat Powell rushed once for seven yards and failed to secure his only target in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals. He also returned thre epunts for 30 yards and two kickoffs for 32 y...

Impact Powell's usage was nearly a carbon copy of last week's game against the Buccaneers, with a single target and five offensive snaps. Powell also opened the contest with a seven-yard rush on the fourth play of the game, but would fail to accrue another yard outside of his punt and kick return duties from there. Cooper Kupp (ankle) may miss some time, however, and Powell's role could grow back into what it was in Week 6 against the Panthers, with 24 snaps on offense, four receptions for 27 yards and three rushing attempts for 13 yards.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in limited action Powell caught his lone target for four yards and returned five kicks for 75 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Powell was a busy man on special teams, recording a season high in return yardage despite a muffed punt (that he recovered) in the first quarter. On the offensive side, Powell's usage remains extremely limited, as he only took the field for five snaps. The slight bump in usage that the speedster enjoyed in Weeks 5 and 6 with a combined 35 snaps is seemingly over, and Powell's role has reverted to being used primarily as a punt and kick returner heading into a Week 10 contest against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Listed as active Sunday Powell (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the Rams' 24-10 win over the Panthers in Week 6, Powell hauled in four of his five targets for 27 yards and rushed three times for 13 yards, but with Van Jefferson off IR and back in the team's wideout mix Sunday, Powell's volume could take a hit in Week 8, thus making him a hit-or-miss fantasy option.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play in Week 8 Powell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers but expected to play, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Impact Powell saw more involvement on offense with Cam Akers (personal) sidelined in the Rams' previous game, notching three carries in addition to five targets. The wide receiver should continue to operate as the return man on special teams in addition to possibly seeing a few rushing opportunities with Akers having been ruled out once again.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Thursday Powell (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Powell popped up on Thursday's injury report with an apparent ankle injury, leaving his availability for Sunday's contest against the 49ers in question. If the 27-year-old is unable to gain medical clearance before the weekend, then Tutu Atwell could see more reps at WR behind Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson and Ben Skowronek, while Kupp would also likely handle punt returns for the time being.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

6 Questions with 6Connex: Brandon Powell on "Be You" mantra, investing in real estate, impactful books In the second edition of 6 Questions with 6Connex, wide receiver and kick returner Brandon Powell talks about what "Be You" means to him, wh...

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

How former journeyman WR Brandon Powell is making outsized contribution to Rams Through six weeks, Powell has taken handoffs, caught passes and is the No. 1 option on kickoff and punt returns for the Rams.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Season-high four catches in win Powell caught four of five targets for 27 yards and rushed three times for 13 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win against the Panthers. He also returned one punt for 15 yards.

Impact Powell nearly doubled his season total in snaps in Sunday's victory, taking the field for 25 offensive snaps and turning that into a total of seven touches for 40 yards. In the fourth quarter, Powell had a clutch 16-yard catch to set up a Darrell Henderson rushing touchdown to ice the game for the Rams. The expanded usage for the speedy return man may be short lived, as the Rams go on bye in Week 7, and Van Jefferson (knee) is eligible to return in Week 8.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams WR Brandon Powell on maintaining a "team-first" mentality & trusting game plan against the Panthers Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandon Powell talks about maintaining a "team-first" mentality and trusting their game plan against the Caro...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

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OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns three punts Powell rushed once for one yard and returned three punts for 19 yards during Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact For the second straight week, Powell found himself without a target in the passing game, despite seeing the field for a season-high 11 offensive snaps. It also was a season low in return yards for the speedy return man, and Powell's lone touch on offense was stuffed after just one yard. Despite the lack of stats, the increase in playing time could yield fruit in a Week 6 tilt with a struggling Panthers squad.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held without a catch Powell rushed once for 11 yards and returned three kicks for 58 yards during Monday's 24-9 loss to the 49ers.

Impact It was the first game of the season in which Powell wasn't targeted in the passing game, a slight surprise as Tutu Atwell was inactive for the game, leaving Powell as the team's field-stretching speedster. Powell still managed to record a single touch out of his six offensive snaps with an 11-yard scamper in the second quarter, and he'll look to bounce back in a Week 5 tilt against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in win Powell caught all three of his targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 20-12 victory against the Cardinals. He also returned four kicks for 74 yards.

Impact Despite another week of scant usage on offense with just six offensive snaps, Powell made the most out of his time on the turf, connecting with Matthew Stafford on three targets. He also busted out a nifty 31-yard kick return and remains the primary return man for the Rams heading into a Week 4 matchup with San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE