JAKE FUNK NEWS

Bengals 9, Rams 0: Costly Fumble Sours Rams First Half Success A fumble by running back Jake Funk ended up costing Los Angeles a chance for an easy score

AUGUST 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Just two touches Friday Funk rushed once for no gain and secured his only target for minus-1 yard in the Rams' 24-20 preseason loss to the Texans on Friday night.

Impact With neither Cam Akers nor Darrell Henderson suiting up due to undisclosed injuries, Funk served as the starting running back but actually saw less work than during the preseason-opening win against the Chargers. The 2021 seventh-round pick logged most of his game action on special teams last season, and he's likely headed for a similar role in 2022 if he sticks on the final 53-man roster.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

QB Stafford shows no throwing limitations in Rams scrimmage

Matthew Stafford showed no throwing limitations while fully participating in a scrimmage with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting additional work Funk is getting additional reps while Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson are not practicing due to soft-tissue injuries, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coach Sean McVay said that the Rams are "just being smart" with their top two running backs in limiting their time on the practice field, and Funk has been the recipient of a healthy share of the workload in their absence, including six carries for 16 yards in the Rams 29-21 win over the Chargers on Saturday. Kyren Williams returned from the active/PUP list last week and is also in the mix for valuable reps in practice, and the duo should see plenty of work for the rest of the preseason as they fight for the No. 3 spot on the team's backfield depth chart.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine touches Saturday Funk rushed six times for 16 yards in Saturday's 29-22 win over the Chargers. He also caught one of two passes for 10 yards and returned two kicks for 36 yards.

Impact Funk didn't light up the stat sheet Saturday, but he did show off a multi-faceted skill set beyond his rushing ability with his reception and two kick returns. Brandon Powell (knee) and Tutu Atwell will likely serve as the primary return men for the Rams during the regular season, but Funk's abilities on special teams may help swing the second-year running back onto the roster and into a backup role, especially if Kyren Williams (foot) isn't ready to go to start the regular season.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Uzomah active for Bengals; Henderson, Joseph-Day up for Rams

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Terps RB Jake Funk, ex-Ravens safety Eric Weddle among Super Bowl 56 players, coaches with Maryland ties Former Terps standouts Jake Funk and Keandre Jones and ex-Maryland head coach Mark Duffner are among a handful of players and coaches with l...

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Rushes twice against Cards Funk rushed twice for five yards during the 34-11 wild-card round victory over Arizona on Monday. He played four offensive snaps.

Impact The seventh-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft matched his regular-season numbers against the Cardinals on Monday. Funk rushed once in the second quarter and on the final offensive play of the game for the Rams, and he projects to have a limited role again this week against the Buccaneers with Cam Akers and Sony Michel healthy and running well.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Former Damascus, Terps RB Jake Funk thrilled for return to M&T Bank Stadium with Rams: 'You dreamed about being there on Sundays' Former Damascus and Maryland running back Jake Funk returned from a hamstring injury in time to travel with the Rams when they visit the Rav...

JANUARY 1, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Plays two offensive snaps Funk rushed once for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Vikings.

Impact Funk played just two of the Rams' 70 offensive snaps. Sony Michel carried the load, attempting 27 rushes in the contest. With Darrell Henderson (knee) placed on injured reserve, it's possible Funk could see an increase in usage down the stretch. It's important to note, however, that Cam Akers (Achilles) could make his season debut in Week 17 against the Ravens.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Rams activated Funk (hamstring) to their active roster Tuesday.

Impact Funk was originally expected to be out for the season, but he is now back with the Rams' active roster and could potentially suit up Tuesday against the Seahawks. Although he is very close to being fully healthy, the running back will likely continue to mostly only see the field on special teams.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return Funk (hamstring) was designated to return from IR on Sunday.

Impact Funk was placed on IR on Oct. 19 after it was originally reported that he was done for the season. Now that Funk has been designated to return, he has a 21-day window to prove he is healthy enough to be moved to the main roster or he will officially be out for the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Rams RB Jake Funk honors former Maryland football teammate Jordan McNair with customized cleats Even though former Terps running back Jake Funk is out for the season with a torn hamstring, the current Los Angeles Rams player standout to...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Moved to IR Funk (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact This move comes as no surprise, as the running back was ruled out for the remainder of the season Monday. The 23-year-old mostly operated as a special teams option this year, only playing 17 offensive snaps in six contests.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down for season Funk has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2021 season due to a torn hamstring injury that may require surgery, J.B. Long of the Los Angeles Rams Radio Network reports.

Impact Funk has been lost for the season after picking up a hamstring injury in Sunday's matchup against the Giants. He appeared in six contests, rushing once for six yards while accruing 88 yards on kick returns.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Funk (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Giants, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.

Impact As expected, Funk has been downgraded and won't return to the game -- which was a likely scenario given how tricky hamstring injuries can be. His next chance to play will be in Week 7 against the Lions, but his availability will depend on the severity of the injury.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring injury Funk (hamstring) is questionable to return Sunday against the Giants, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.

Impact It's unclear when Funk picked up the injury, but hamstring problems are tricky and there's no clarity regarding his potential return to action. He wasn't expected to hold a big role on offense with Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel both available, though.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 9, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

No offensive snaps Week 4 Funk played exclusively on special teams and didn't record any stats during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact With Darrell Henderson inactive for Week 3, Funk saw 14 offensive snaps. However, with Henderson back in the mix for Week 4, the rookie was relegated to special-teams duties. The Maryland product is firmly supplanted behind both Sony Michel and Henderson on the depth chart and does not provide any immediate fantasy upside.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Handles single carry in win Funk rushed once for six yards and played 14 offensive snaps during Sunday's 34-24 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact The rookie's only carry was the first rush of the game for the Rams, and then Funk gave way to Sony Michel. Michel took 20 totes for 67 yards, and while those numbers don't jump off the stat sheet, the Buccaneers boast a formidable run defense. With Darrell Henderson (ribs) potentially back in the mix for Week 4, and Michel clearly ahead of Funk in the backfield pecking order, there's not a lot of immediate fantasy upside for the first year rusher out of Maryland.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Little action in win Funk logged three snaps on offense during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Colts.

Impact Funk failed to see any rushing attempts or targets in the contest. The rookie running back has not been a part of the Rams' offensive game plan through two weeks, as he is seeing most of his playing time on special teams. Instead, Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel have been carrying the load in the backfield. Henderson suffered a rib injury in Week 2, but the Rams are optimistic about his ability to practice this week. Although Michel would be the biggest beneficiary if Henderson has to miss time, it is plausible Funk would take on a role on offense as well.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive snaps Funk logged 11 snaps on special teams during Sunday's 34-14 win over the Bears.

Impact Funk failed to see any snaps on offense, as fellow running backs Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel carried the load. Henderson totaled 16 carries while Michel logged just one carry. As the No. 3 running back on the team, Funk will likely have difficulty finding consistent opportunities on offense. It's hard to imagine a path to fantasy relevance for the 5-foot-10, 203-pound rookie if both Henderson and Michel can stay healthy. The Rams are set to take on the Colts in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Terrell Lewis could bolster Rams pass rush if knee holds up

After sustaining serious knee and elbow injuries in college at Alabama, Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Terrell Lewis doesn’t take football for granted

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stafford, McVay team up to bolster reputations with Rams

Matthew Stafford is an elite quarterback with almost no significant team success during his dozen seasons in the NFL

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS