I like Whittington and Tutu Atwell as No. 3 Fantasy receivers this week against the Packers. Whittington just had six catches for 62 yards on eight targets at Chicago in Week 4, and Atwell has consecutive games with at least 12.2 PPR points with eight catches for 175 yards on 11 targets over that span. I like Whittington better than Atwell in PPR, but both should be productive this week against the Packers, who have allowed six receivers to score at least 15.4 PPR points in four games this season.
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Rams' Jordan Whittington: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
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Cooper Kupp (ankle) isn't expected to play in Week 5, and Puka Nacua (knee) remains on injured reserve. Demarcus Robinson (groin) is now injured, and the Rams are down to Whittington and Tutu Atwell (41 percent) as the last remaining viable options in the passing game for Matthew Stafford. Whittington just had six catches for 62 yards on eight targets at Chicago in Week 4, and Atwell has consecutive games with at least 12.2 PPR points with eight catches for 175 yards on 11 targets over that span. I like Whittington better than Atwell in PPR, but both have potential to be No. 3 Fantasy receivers. And the Rams have a favorable matchup in Week 5 against Green Bay. Whittington and Atwell are both worth adding for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Rams' Jordan Whittington: Team-high reception total Sunday
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Whittington brought in six of eight targets for 62 yards in the Rams' 24-18 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Whittington was the Rams' leader in receptions and targets while checking in second in receiving yards to Tutu Atwell. The rookie sixth-round pick now has upped his catches, receiving yards and targets in three successive weeks, benefitting from the absences of Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (IR, knee). With Kupp uncertain to return for a Week 5 home matchup against the Packers next Sunday, Whittington could continue enjoying an expanded role.
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Rams' Jordan Whittington: Makes three catches
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Whittington caught all three of his targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory against San Francisco.
Whittington's snap share actually decreased compared to Week 2, with the sixth-round rookie only on the field for 22 snaps on offense. The former Texas Longhorn managed to be productive with his three targets, including a 15-yard catch to open the second half. With Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Tyler Johnson operating as the top three wideouts with Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) out, Whittington may struggle to earn enough volume to stay fantasy relevant. A Week 4 showdown against a Bears defense allowing just 165 passing yards per game is next up for Whittington and the Rams.
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Rams' Jordan Whittington: Sees role expand
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Whittington secured both of his targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.
A week removed from being on the field for just two snaps on offense, the sixth-round rookie out of Texas was on the field for 26 against Arizona. Whittington managed to turn a short pass from Matthew Stafford into a big 22-yard gain in the third quarter and was on the field for significantly more plays than fellow backup Tutu Atwell, who saw just 10 snaps on offense. With Cooper Kupp (ankle) possibly missing time and Puka Nacua (knee) still on IR, Whittington may get an opportunity to shine with the Rams' receiving corps down to just four healthy players (Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson, Whittington and Atwell) on the 53-man roster at the moment.
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Rams' Jordan Whittington: Shines in preseason opener
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Whittington caught six of nine targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 13-12 preseason win over the Cowboys.
The 2024 sixth-round pick led the Rams in catches, targets and receiving yards, including a 30-yard gain on the team's opening drive, but that performance came during a game in which Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua (knee), Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell were all sitting out. Whittington has been making a strong impression at training camp and is on course to claim a spot on the 53-man roster, but he's still unlikely to see much action early in the regular season.
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Rams' Jordan Whittington: Impressing teammates
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Whittington took some first-team reps last week, with teammate Cooper Kupp noting that the rookie is "pretty special" and "so impressive," Cameron DeSilva of Rams Wire reports.
Whittington was a top recruit for Texas back in 2019 and doesn't lack for size (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) or strength (18 bench press reps), but he lasted until Round 6 of the 2024 Draft after being overshadowed by early draft picks in the Longhorns offense throughout his college career. He never drew more than 72 targets in a season, and a hamstring injury this spring prevented him from running a 40-yard dash, which meant he didn't have an opportunity to alleviate concerns about a lack of speed. While it's a good sign Whittington is impressing veteran teammates early in training camp, DeSilva notes that Tutu Atwell seems to be the wide receiver competing with Demarcus Robinson for the No. 3 role. Whittington could perhaps jump into the competition if he continues performing well in practices, or at least make a push to be the next man up if either Kupp or Puka Nacua were to miss time.
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Rams' Jordan Whittington: Another pass catcher to Los Angeles
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The Rams selected Whittington (hamstring) in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 213rd overall.
Whittington was a five-star recruit back in 2019, but three straight seasons mired by injuries to begin his collegiate career effectively shut the door on the wideout capitalizing on his potential. The Texas product is a well regarded leader who compiled 1,157 receiving yards combined the previous two seasons after finally staying healthy, but a hamstring injury close to the NFL Combine ruined any shot at the 23-year-old rising higher in the prospect ranks.
