2026 Team Outlook: Los Angeles Rams
WR Davante Adams, LAR - Solid/Safe Pick
During his final four years in Green Bay, Adams was one of the most reliable receivers in football, hauling in 432 passes for 5,310 yards and 47 touchdowns on 614 targets. He converted 70.4% of his opportunities while averaging 7.8 catches, 93 yards, and 0.82 touchdowns across 57 games. His 2021 campaign was his finest as a Packer, setting personal bests in receptions (123) and receiving yards (1,553), including eight 100-yard outings (8/121, 12/132/1, 11/206/1, 7/115/2, 8/104, 10/121/2, 10/114/2, and 11/136/1). The move to Las Vegas paid immediate dividends for anyone who had Adams on their roster. He cleared 1,500 yards for the second straight year (1,516), fueled by a career-high 180 targets and a career-best 15.2 yards per reception. The Raiders featured him as a deeper threat, generating 24 receptions of at least 20 yards (seven of which went for 40-plus), and Adams delivered six dominant performances (10/141/1, 10/146/2, 9/126/1, 7/141/2, 8/177/2, and 7/153/2). His 2023 season brought a significant step back, largely driven by a weaker quarterback situation that cost him 4.1 yards per catch compared to the prior year. Still, Adams surpassed 100 receptions for the fourth year running (103), drawing 175 targets (second-most in the NFL), and finishing with 1,144 yards and eight scores. His explosive plays dried up, leading to only three 100-yard games (13/172/2, 8/101/1, and 13/126/2). He ranked 10th at wide receivers in PPR scoring (265.40), a noticeable slide from second (344.30) in 2021 and third (336.00) in 2022.
Then things unraveled quickly in 2024. After three games with Las Vegas (5/59, 9/110/1, and 4/40 on 27 targets), Adams went down with a hamstring injury, though some questioned whether the ailment was more about engineering an exit than actual recovery. Once traded to the Jets, he needed a couple of games to find his rhythm (3/30 and 4/54) before catching fire over nine starts alongside Aaron Rodgers (60/770/7 on 99 targets). Even so, his 60.6% catch rate suggested the chemistry with Rodgers hadn't fully clicked. Across the full season, Adams finished with 85 catches for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns on 141 targets. Stretched over a full 17-game schedule, that pace projects to roughly 100 receptions, 1,291 yards, and 10 scores, an output that would have placed him sixth among wide receivers in PPR formats rather than the 12th spot his truncated campaign produced. The chemistry between Matthew Stafford and Adams was missing in his first year with the Rams. He caught only 52.6% of his 114 targets, ending his five-season streak with over 1,000 yards receiving. From Week 2 to Week 13, across 11 games, Adams scored 14 times but averaged only 4.4 catches for 58 yards per game. A hamstring injury cost him the final three games of the regular season. His only 100-yard receiving game came in Week 2 (6/106/1). Adams never had more than six catches in any matchup. His 2025 stats, prorated over 17 games, come to 73 catches for 958 yards and 17 touchdowns. Fantasy Outlook: At age 33, Adams still has great hands, and he can win jump balls in tight quarters. His decline in catch rate suggests his ability to separate is starting to erode. As a result, Adams falls more into a 70-to-80-catch player with scoring upside. He is the 26th-ranked wide receiver in late June with an ADP of 50 in the National Fantasy Football Championship. Despite his missed time last year, Adams was the 9th- best fantasy wideout in PPR scoring (222.90).
TE Colby Parkinson, LAR - Deep-league Only
In his final two years at Stanford, Parkinson totaled 77 receptions for 1,074 yards and eight touchdowns. He took a step forward as a receiver in 2019 (48/589), but managed just one score on 29 catches after hauling in seven touchdowns the year prior. Among the top tight ends in the 2020 draft class, Parkinson stood out for his size (a towering 6'7" frame), but lagged behind the tier's best options in timed speed (4.77) and lateral quickness. He projected most Year TRC SPT TYD YD% YC TGT TD 2025 103 0.265 1128 0.24 10.95 150 17 2024 51 0.139 459 0.11 9.00 83 3 2023 62 0.172 668 0.16 10.77 88 3 Los Angeles Rams
naturally as a mismatch weapon in man coverage, particularly inside the red zone, where his size advantage is hardest to neutralize. His release off the line and route running are functional for the position, but Parkinson’s unlikely to generate much yardage after contact unless he either breaks a tackle or benefits from a defender losing their assignment. His calling cards are reliable hands and an ability to win at the catch point above defenders. Seattle barely used him through his first two seasons, getting him on the field for 20 games while producing just seven catches for 49 yards. He finally showed what he could offer in 2022, catching 25 of 34 targets for 322 yards and two touchdowns, with the Seahawks leaning on him more heavily to close the year (3/45, 5/36/1, and 2/47). The 2023 season was a carbon copy in volume (again 25 catches, two touchdowns, and 34 targets), but the efficiency dipped, with his yards per reception falling from 12.9 to 9.9. His first year with the Rams led to career-highs in catches (30) and targets (49), leading to 294 yards and one score. Parkinson scored double-digit fantasy points in one game (7/52). The progression of his game last year came with an elite catch rate (76.8%) and impact touchdowns (8). The Rams upped Parkinson’s role from Week 10 through the playoffs, leading to 42 catches for 492 yards and nine touchdowns on 60 targets across 12 games. Seven of those outcomes (4/41/1, 4/41/1, 3/32/1, 5/75/2, 6/53, 4/36/2, and 2/34/1) led to more than 11.00 fantasy points. The Rams had Parkinson on the field for 57.6% of their plays. Fantasy Outlook: Despite his success last year, Parkinson went undrafted in the high-stakes market in June. The Rams have tight end depth, and their roles helped Los Angeles finish drives with touchdowns in 2025. Parkinson battled a shoulder issue early in the year and missed
a game with a concussion. My starting point is 40 catches for 400 yards and five scores.
TE Terrance Ferguson, LAR - Sleeper (undervalued)
Los Angeles added Ferguson with a second-round pick in the 2025 draft. Across four years at Oregon, he turned 190 targets into 134 receptions for 1,537 yards and 16 touchdowns, with his two strongest seasons coming back-to-back in 2023 (42/414/6) and 2024 (43/591/3). Ferguson gives the Rams a tight end who can threaten defenses down the seam, but he comes with legitimate concerns. Press-heavy defenders will give him trouble getting off the line cleanly, and his run blocking isn't close to NFL-ready — expect him to be a liability in that area early, which will likely keep him off the field on early downs. He ran a 4.63 at the combine, which is functional but not the kind of speed that stresses safeties on its own. The Rams gave Ferguson only 415 snaps last year, ranking him fourth on the team at the tight end position. He caught on 11 of his 25 targets (44%) for 232 yards and three touchdowns, but gained an impressive 21.0 yards per catch. His best stats came in Week 7 (1/31/1), Week 16 (3/33/1), and Week 17 (2/54/1). Ferguson has one catch or fewer in 13 contests. Los Angeles had him inactive in two games, and a hamstring issue cost him two contests. Fantasy Outlook: Ferguson should be a challenging tight end to time in 2026, putting him in the deep sleeper range at the tight end position. He brings big-play ability and scoring upside, but the Rams won’t give him enough targets to be trusted as a fantasy asset.
RB Blake Corum, LAR - Fantasy Handcuff
Corum's 2021 season served as a coming-out party (143/952/11 touchdowns, plus 24 catches for 141 yards and a score). Over the following two years, he became the engine of a Michigan program that captured a National Championship in 2023. His 2022 campaign was the stronger of the two from an efficiency standpoint (247 carries, 1,463 yards, and 18 touchdowns at 5.9 yards per carry), while 2023 saw his per-carry average dip to 4.8 despite a career-high 27 rushing touchdowns (258 rushes for 1,245 yards). The Wolverines were built around the run, averaging just over 22 passing attempts per game during their championship season, which kept Corum's receiving role minimal. He caught just 11 passes for 80 yards and a score in 2022, and 16 for 117 yards and a score in 2023. Corum fits the mold of a tough, physical back rather than an explosive one. At 5'8" and 205 pounds with a 4.53 40-yard dash, he won't threaten defenses with speed, but his strength grades well above average. Corum breaks tackles in tight spaces and plays with the conviction and vision to attack interior run lanes effectively. His knock is what happens when a run lane closes: Corum tends to gear down and reset before redirecting, costing him yards on plays where a quicker-twitch back might still salvage a gain. His rookie season in Los Angeles was largely lost before it started. The Rams gave him only 119 snaps all year, and Corum struggled to find his rhythm as a runner (58/207 – 3.6 yards per carry) while adding seven catches for 58 yards in the passing game. A broken forearm ended his season in Week 18. Over the first 11 games in 2025, Corum gained 341 yards and one score on 82 carries with a minimal role catching the ball (five catches for 10
yards). The Rams upped his role from Week 13 to Week 16, leading to four playable fantasy games (14.10, 26.10, 13.10, and 13.10). Over this span, he sniped five touchdowns. Los Angeles only had him on the field for 30.5% of their plays, with only one game having over 40% of their running back playing time. Fantasy Outlook: Game score sets the tone of Corum’s opportunity, and he almost has a finishing thunder when the Rams play from the lead in the second half. His next step should be 175+ touches, with a minimal role in the passing game. He comes off the board as the 34th running back in the high-stakes market, with an eighth-round ADP (92).
RB Jarquez Hunter, LAR - Low Potential
Across four seasons at Auburn, Hunter compiled 3,371 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns on 539 carries, averaging 6.3 yards per carry, while adding 68 catches for 558 yards and four scores through the air. His final college season was his most complete, finishing with 1,356 combined yards, nine touchdowns, and 21 receptions on 208 touches. Los Angeles continued its pattern of adding physical, run-first backs by selecting Hunter in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. His game is defined by power, toughness, and a relentless style that fits the Rams' identity in the backfield. He has a natural feel for finding daylight and plays better in open space than in tight quarters. His skill set leans more toward long speed than short-area burst. While his college resume includes a catch total worth noting, his route running and hands both fall well short of NFL standards and will need significant development before Hunter can be trusted as a passing- game contributor. Pass protection reads are another area requiring refinement before he can handle a full three-down role at the next level. In his rookie season, the Rams didn't give Hunter any offensive snaps or touches.
Fantasy Outlook: In the early draft season, Hunter draws a deep sleeper price tag, but he won't be selected in many 12-team redraft leagues. Any playable opportunity starts with an injury to another back in Los Angeles.
The Rams' wide receivers have a top-tier opportunity in the NFL. They led the league in touchdowns (27), while ranking second in catches (243) and receiving yards (367). Their wideouts accounted for 69% of Los Angeles' receiving yards. They finished first in PPR fantasy points (731.20).
WR Konata Mumpfield, LAR - Fantasy Handcuff
A Handcuff at WR? Donata Mumpfield acts as a true "handcuff wide receiver" for Davante Adams on the Los Angeles Rams. Because he profiles as a direct backup to Adams' specific outside X-receiver role, he naturally absorbs much of the playing time whenever Adams misses time.
While the concept of "handcuffing" is typically reserved for running backs, Mumpfield fits the rare wide receiver description for a few distinct reasons:
umpfield began his college career at Akron, where he caught 63 of his 100 targets for 751 yards and eight scores. Over the next three seasons with the Pittsburgh Panthers, his play fell into a complementary role (58/551/1, 44/576/5, and 52/813/5 over 36 games. He gained over 100 receiving yards six times in his college career (2021 – 6/106/2, 10/109, and 11/122/2, and 2024 – 5/123/2, 3/111, and 8/144/1). Los Angeles added Mumpfield in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He brings an undersized profile (5'11" and 185 lbs.) with below- average wide receiver speed (4.59 40-yard dash at the NFL combine). His route running needs work, and his opportunity projects to come over the first two levels of defenses. Mumpfield should get better with coaching due to his open-field reads and value after the catch. In his rookie season, the Rams gave Mumpfield WR4 snaps, but he caught only 10 of his 23 targets for 92 yards and one score. Fantasy Outlook: The Rams most likely need a better wide receiver on the roster to bridge the gap if they have an injury to a top wideout. Mumpfield feels like only a placeholder while offering no playable fantasy value.
