The WR2 role in Los Angeles is wide open but Atwell has done very little thus far to show that he is up to the task. There was one game all season last year when he earned more than five targets, and he had the same number of games with more than two catches. Considering he didn't play a single special teams snap in 2022, it may be more likely the former second-round pick is cut than it is that he earns a starting role. For now, he's hands off in redraft leagues and only a stash in Dynasty formats. If he makes noise in training camp or the preseason, we can re-evaluate.
Atwell caught four of nine targets for 50 yards and a touchdown during Monday's 19-16 loss to the Bengals. He also rushed once for 22 yards.
A late fourth-quarter drive was capped by a one-yard score by the speedster, which marked the only touchdown of the day for a Rams offense that mustered little traction up until their final possession of the contest. Atwell led the team in targets and tacked on a nifty 22-yard rush on the Rams' first drive that led to a field goal. The third-year wideout has posted a healthy 17-246-1 line through three games and will look to keep his early-season momentum going in a Week 4 contest against the Colts.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Sleeper WRs
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It's been a great start to the season for Atwell, who has 13 catches for 196 yards on 17 targets in two games. He's scored at least 15.2 PPR points in each outing against Seattle and San Francisco, and he's doing a fantastic job of connecting with Matthew Stafford as a starter opposite Puka Nacua. We'll see what happens when Cooper Kupp (hamstring) returns in Week 5, but for now you can use Atwell as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 3 at Cincinnati. With Stafford averaging 46.5 pass attempts a game, there should be plenty of chances for Atwell and Nacua to produce on a weekly basis. And Nacua, if you haven't realized yet, has become a must-start receiver in all leagues.
The Rams actually do not register as one of the league's top passing offenses, though it seems like it given the targets Nacua and Atwell have gotten this season. It's a concentrated offense -- those two see way more targets than anyone else on the team ... and honestly more than most receivers in the league. Nacua will still get his, but Atwell should be in play for another quality outing, especially if the Bengals do line up and try to attack Stafford with the blitz. I'd roll with Atwell as a volume-based upside receiver over the Commanders duo, the Chiefs duo and DeAndre Hopkins.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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It's been a great start to the season for Atwell, who has 13 catches for 196 yards on 17 targets in two games. He's scored at least 15.2 PPR points in each outing against Seattle and San Francisco, and he's doing a fantastic job of connecting with Matthew Stafford as a starter opposite Puka Nacua. We'll see what happens when Cooper Kupp (hamstring) returns in Week 5, but for now you can use Atwell as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 3 at Cincinnati. With Stafford averaging 46.5 pass attempts a game, there should be plenty of chances for Atwell and Nacua to produce on a weekly basis. And Nacua, if you haven't realized yet, has become a must-start receiver in all leagues.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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It's been a great start to the season for Atwell, who has 13 catches for 196 yards on 17 targets in two games. He's scored at least 15.2 PPR points in each outing against Seattle and San Francisco, and he's doing a fantastic job of connecting with Matthew Stafford as a starter opposite Puka Nacua. We'll see what happens if Cooper Kupp (hamstring) returns in Week 5, but for now you can use Atwell as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 3 at Cincinnati. He's worth adding for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Week 3 Early Waiver Targets (Add/Drop)
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Lost amid Puka Nacua's second massive game to open his career is Atwell having another big game. This one wasn't quite as big as Week 1, but he still earned eight targets in each of the first two games, with 196 combined receiving yards on 13 catches. Atwell clearly has a role here, and while Cooper Kupp's eventual return might crowd him out, Atwell looks like he should be pretty useful over at least the next couple of weeks.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Week 2 Adds (WR Preview)
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Cooper Kupp is out and Matthew Stafford is playing good football. Someone has to rack up the yards. Atwell has Round 2 pedigree and just set career highs in catches and yards in the season opener of Year 3. That is someone you do not want to leave on the waiver wire.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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In Nacua's NFL debut, the rookie from BYU was fantastic at Seattle in Week 1 with 10 catches for 119 yards on 15 targets. Atwell also played well with six catches for 119 yards on eight targets, and both should be go-to options for Matthew Stafford while Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is out. I like Nacua the best since we heard plenty of preseason hype about him, and he delivered in his first game as the featured option in the passing game. He could struggle in Week 2 against San Francisco, and Kupp could return in Week 5, which would clearly be a problem for all the receivers in Los Angeles. But as long as Kupp is out, Nacua could have the chance to be a starter in three-receiver leagues, and he's worth adding for up to 15 percent of your remaining FAB. I would spend up to 5 percent on Atwell, who I still don't fully trust despite his strong outing in Week 1.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Week 16 Waiver Priority List
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In Nacua's NFL debut, the rookie from BYU was fantastic at Seattle in Week 1 with 10 catches for 119 yards on 15 targets. Atwell also played well with six catches for 119 yards on eight targets, and both should be go-to options for Matthew Stafford while Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is out. I like Nacua the best since we heard plenty of preseason hype about him, and he delivered in his first game as the featured option in the passing game. He could struggle in Week 2 against San Francisco, and Kupp could return in Week 5, which would clearly be a problem for all the receivers in Los Angeles. But as long as Kupp is out, Nacua could have the chance to be a starter in three-receiver leagues, and he's worth adding for up to 15 percent of your remaining FAB. I would spend up to 5 percent on Atwell, who I still don't fully trust despite his strong outing in Week 1.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Reaches century mark
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Atwell had six receptions (on eight targets) for 119 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Seahawks.
Atwell was elevated into the starting lineup following Cooper Kupp's (hamstring) placement on injured reserve this week. The 2021 second-round pick took full advantage of the opportunity and teamed up with rookie Puka Nacua to tie for the team lead in receiving yards. Veteran Van Jefferson also started (4-24-0) but failed to impress, dropping a potential long gain that hit him in the hands. It looks like Atwell and Nacua could be quarterback Matthew Stafford's preferred targets heading into a Week 2 matchup against San Francisco.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Will serve as No. 2 wideout Sunday
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Atwell will act as the Rams' No. 2 wide receiver in Sunday's game against the Seahawks with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) ruled out for the season opener, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Atlantic reports.
In Kupp's absence, Van Jefferson will take over as the Rams' No. 1 wideout, and he could hold that role through the first four weeks of the season if Los Angeles chooses to put Kupp on injured reserve. Atwell saw no action during the preseason, a sign that head coach Sean McVay was protecting the speedster for the regular season. Atwell and promising rookie Puka Nacua will serve as the secondary options in the passing game behind Jefferson and tight end Tyler Higbee.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Making impression this spring
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Rams coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that Atwell has been "outstanding" and a "real bright spot" in spring practices, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Atwell is getting first-team looks at multiple receiver spots and apparently has been one of Matthew Stafford's favorite targets this spring with fellow WRs Cooper Kupp (ankle), Van Jefferson (undisclosed) and Ben Skowronek (foot) all limited in practice or absent. The 2021 second-round pick has a real shot at a top-three spot on the depth chart given the lack of talent behind Kupp, but it's still an uphill battle toward fantasy relevance and consistent production for one of the smallest players in the league (5-9, 165). Atwell is also getting practice reps on special teams as a returner, competing with RB Kyren Williams and WR Austin Trammell.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Logs second TD of season
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Atwell caught two of three targets for 27 yards and rushed once for 11 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Seahawks.
Atwell's second career touchdown came on a bit of trickery from coach Sean McVay, with Baker Mayfield faking a handoff to Cam Akers before flicking the ball to Atwell, who was able to navigate his way in for the score to give the Rams a 13-7 lead. Atwell was thrust into an expanded role with the Rams' receiver corps decimated by injury, and in the final eight weeks of the season, he put up a 17-244-1 line with a revolving door of mediocre quarterbacks at the helm that were mostly unable to unlock the true potency of his game-breaking speed. He'll return for the third year of his rookie deal with optimism that he can carve out a role in the offense alongside Cooper Kupp (ankle), Allen Robinson (foot), Van Jefferson and Ben Skowronek (calf).
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Minimal production in loss
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Atwell secured two of five targets for 10 yards in the Rams' 31-10 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Atwell couldn't parlay his game-breaking speed into any fantasy-relevant numbers on a day when Baker Mayfield netted only 111 passing yards. The second-year wideout does have at least one reception in seven straight games, but he hasn't topped 14 receiving yards since Week 14 going into the regular-season finale against the Seahawks.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Career-high catch total in win
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Atwell brought in five of nine targets for 50 yards and rushed twice for minus-5 yards in the Rams' 17-16 win over the Raiders on Thursday night.
Atwell finished second in receptions and receiving yards on the night for the Rams while pacing the team in targets, displaying impressive chemistry in his first game with Baker Mayfield as his quarterback. Atwell's catch total was a career high, and he's clearly carving out a larger role in the offense with a 10-183-1 line over his last four games. Given his rapport with Mayfield, the receiver's game-breaking speed and the team's injury-decimated wideout corps, Atwell's fantasy outlook is on the rise going into a Week 15 Monday night road matchup versus the Packers on Dec. 19.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Leading receiver in Sunday's loss
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Atwell caught two of five targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Seahawks.
The 48 yards led the Rams on the afternoon, as the team's passing game couldn't get much going with John Wolford under center in place of Matthew Stafford (neck). Atwell has seen his role grow with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Allen Robinson (foot) also on the shelf, but no Rams receiver will be an appealing fantasy option in Week 14, even against the Raiders.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Logs first career TD
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Atwell caught his only target for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Saints.
Atwell saw the field for the first time since Week 6 and quickly made an impact, burning down the left sideline past Saints safety Chris Harris for an explosive first-quarter touchdown. Atwell's field-stretching ability and game-breaking speed may force the Rams to give the second-year wideout more time on the field, and with the Rams playing the Chiefs in Week 12, Atwell's big-play prowess may be more necessary than ever in hopes of keeping up with one of the most dynamic offenses in the league.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Healthy scratch Sunday
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Atwell (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Cardinals.
Atwell hasn't suited up since Week 6, as last year's second-round selection has yet to find a consistent role with the team. He'll work to earn a chance to suit up again in Week 11 against the Saints.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Scant usage Sunday
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Atwell rushed once for nine yards in Sunday's 24-10 victory against the Panthers.
One game removed from his first career catch, Atwell reverted back to his typical usage, with just two snaps on offense. The speedy second-year wideout made the most of his time on the field, ending the first quarter with a nine-yard rush, but Atwell's limited snap share may be completely erased with the impending return of Van Jefferson (knee) after the Rams return from their bye week.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: First career catch Sunday
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Atwell caught one of two targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Cowboys.
A week after being a healthy scratch, Atwell made the most of his nine snaps on offense, getting in front of cornerback Trevon Diggs and snagging an over-the-shoulder dime from Matthew Stafford for 54 yards to help set up a Matt Gay field goal. Atwell wouldn't see another target after the big play, but the speedster proved that he has the field-stretching speed that Los Angeles needs with Van Jefferson (knee) on IR. In Week 6, the Rams take on a Carolina squad that just axed head coach Matt Rhule and defensive coordinator Phil Snow, which could provide Atwell with more big-play opportunities before a Week 7 bye.
