FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5
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ROBERT WOODS #2 - WIDE RECEIVER - HOUSTON TEXANS
104 YDS •
10 REC •
0 TD
104 YDS
10 REC
0 TD
Larger role ahead Woods is in line to receive more opportunities in the offense moving forward, according to head coach Sean McVay, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Impact After averaging 132 targets per season over the past three years with the Rams, Woods has logged just 25 through the first four games of the 2021 season. The veteran WR has turned his looks into a respectable 15 receptions for 172 yards and two touchdowns, so it's not surprising that McVay is talking up Woods while suggesting the receiver will be more involved in the offense moving forward. It's also worth noting the Seahawks have allowed the fifth most passing yards per game in the league this season, so Thursday's Week 5 matchup against Seattle projects as favorable for Woods and the Los Angeles passing attack.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Finds end zone in loss Woods caught four of six targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact The veteran receiver caught his second TD of the season in garbage time to help salvage his numbers on the afternoon. He remains well behind Cooper Kupp in the pecking order for new quarterback Matthew Stafford, and even No. 3 wideout Van Jefferson was more productive Sunday on the same target volume as Woods. Until he shows more chemistry with Stafford, Woods will be relegated to being a shaky fantasy option heading into a Week 5 clash with the Seahawks.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
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Quiet start continues Woods caught three of six targets for 33 yards and rushed once for five yards during Sunday's 34-24 win over Tampa Bay.
Impact It's been a slow fantasy start for Woods. He's caught just 11 passes for 124 yards and a single score through the first three games, whereas fellow receiver Cooper Kupp has exploded out of the gate with a 25-367-5 line. The disparity between the top two wideouts is all the more concerning because of the offseason change at quarterback, as the Kupp-Matthew Stafford connection has been legit. Additionally, the Rams have two other capable wide receivers in Van Jefferson and DeSean Jackson, and tight end Tyler Higbee also found the end zone against the Buccaneers on Sunday. While it's still a little too early to push the panic button on Woods, he's quickly becoming difficult to rely on in many fantasy settings.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Five grabs in Week 2 win Woods brought in five of nine targets for 64 yards and rushed twice for six yards in the Rams' 27-24 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Impact While position mate Cooper Kupp once again easily paced the Rams' air attack, Woods turned in a solid complementary performance. The veteran had just three grabs on four targets in the opener against the Bears, but he salvaged his fantasy night to an extent in that contest with a touchdown. While he didn't find the end zone Sunday, Woods bump in receptions, receiving yardage and targets hints at improving chemistry with new quarterback Matthew Stafford. Woods will look to continue sharpening that rapport when the Rams face off with the Buccaneers in a Week 3 home showdown.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Scores on four touches Woods caught three passes (four targets) for 27 yards and a touchdown, adding seven more yards on his lone carry in Sunday's 34-14 rout of the Bears.
Impact Cooper Kupp (108 yards, TD) and Van Jefferson (80 yards, TD) stole the show in terms of big plays, but Woods remained a key part of a Rams offense that has a new quarterback and several more weapons at the receiving positions than in prior years. The veteran still finished second in targets amongst wide receivers, and he is likely to have bigger games than Sunday's output. Still, Jefferson and the newly-acquired DeSean Jackson could eat into both starting wideout's targets this season. Woods remains a safe option heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Colts.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expecting big things Woods said the Rams offense is in a good rhythm entering Week 1 against the Bears.
Impact Running backs were another story, but key members of the Los Angeles passing game all appeared to stay healthy throughout spring practices and training camp, with most held out from games throughout the preseason. That includes Woods and new quarterback Matthew Stafford, who should provide better arm strength and pocket presence than former Rams QB Jared Goff, though Woods and Goff did have a strong connection. Woods will open the year taking aim at a Bears defense that's expected to start two second-year pros at cornerback (Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor) after losing longtime starter Kyle Fuller this offseason.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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