49ers (at Falcons): No Mike Evans in this one CMC was banged up in the 2Q, sat the rest of the half, then played after halftime Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 46%, 21 at 34%, 12 at 10%, 22 at 7% RBs: Christian McCaffrey: 42% opp share, 30% rush att share, 66% route share, 26% TPRR, 2.26 YPRR, 25% of i10 rush att, 0% of 2min RB snaps, 33% 3rd down snap share Still RB4-5 overall or so - doubt the injury is something to worry about since he came back He also played a some “WR” Kaelon Black: 42% o...

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source states that Jordan Whittington 'has been very disappointing given the ample opportunity' afforded to him as a reserve receiver in the Rams' offense, indicating underperformance relative to opportunity and role expectations.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Turf Show Times

Whittington has been very disappointing given the ample opportunity afforded to him in the Rams offense, particularly in the context of replacing Davante Adams' production.

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NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Jordan Whittington is a deeper alternative receiver if Puka Nacua sits out Week 7 vs. the Raiders.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Jordan Whittington is positioned for a potential breakout opportunity as the Rams' receiving corps is decimated by injuries to Davante Adams and Puka Nacua; Whittington, Tutu Atwell, and Konata Mumpfield have combined for only 13 receptions, creating significant opportunity for increased targets and playing time. Whittington stated that the team is held to a certain standard and that the drop-off from the star receivers shouldn't be that big.

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PositiveValueOct 23, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Jordan Whittington has been used more around the line of scrimmage and is ranked third among Rams alternatives if Puka Nakua cannot play. He is a preferred option over Isaac Tesla and Darius Cooper as a pivot target.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jordan Whittington is listed as the top backup receiver on the Rams depth chart for Week 7 against the Raiders, positioned to see increased opportunity if Puka Nacua and Davante Adams remain unavailable.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Whittington is expected to see increased reps with Adams out but is not a quality option to fill the void at receiver.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Whittington is mentioned as a potential option to fill the receiver void left by Davante Adams' injury, but the source characterizes him as not good and does not expect him to step up.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

The source notes that Jordan Whittington would theoretically get a bump in total output from Devontae Adams' injury, but indicates that Canyano Mumfeld is currently running ahead of Whittington in the pecking order for target opportunities.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jordan Whittington could wind up as one of the top two receivers for the Rams against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7 if both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams remain unavailable; he is a flex candidate in fantasy.

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NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026Flock Fantasy

Jordan Whittington is a sixth-round draft pick (213th overall) in his age 27 season with only 476 career receiving yards since entering the NFL in 2024. The speaker recommends rostering to monitor but explicitly rules out starting in week 7: 'there is no way in hell that you are going to be starting them in week seven.' The speaker's assessment: 'You are bad until you prove otherwise.' There is potential to start following week if production emerges.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Jordan Whittington is listed among the Rams' receiver depth chart options alongside Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, and rookie CJ Daniels as the team navigates injuries to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Part of the Rams' secondary WR group with limited pass-game opportunities; combined with Atwell and Smith, has only 8 targets compared to Mumpfield's 17, reflecting the team's preference for multi-TE formations over distributing targets to multiple receivers.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026Davis Mattek

The source questions whether Jordan Whittington will see increased playing time in the Rams passing game with Devonta Adams and uncertainty around Max Cleary's usage, pending Terrance Ferguson's return from injury.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jordan Whittington is among the secondary receiving options for the Rams following Davante Adams' placement on injured reserve; Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, and Tutu Atwell have combined for 13 catches this season, indicating limited production depth behind Puka Nacua.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 20, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Jordan Whittington will move up the Rams depth chart following Davante Adams' hamstring injury requiring surgery.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 20, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

Scott Barrett highlights Jordan Whittington as an 'A-tier' waiver target due to his 67% route share in weeks two and three without Adams. While acknowledging he may be 'dead roster space' long-term, his potential to serve as the Rams' number two receiver provides massive theoretical upside.

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PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver could possibly see more reps as the Rams adjust to Davante Adams' extended absence due to hamstring/knee injury. McVay indicated the team will explore multiple options to replace Adams' production, with Whittington among the candidates for increased playing time.

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NegativeSleeperOct 19, 2026Flock Fantasy

Discussed as potential waiver pickup to replace Adams, but Flock Fantasy dismisses him as insufficient to salvage a team losing Adams. Whittington has done nothing in the NFL and is not a viable replacement option despite being on the Rams depth chart.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Among Davante Adams' replacements in the wide receiver rotation; combined with Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield, and Xavier Smith, the group has just eight career touchdowns compared to Adams' 18 across the last two seasons, highlighting the significant production gap.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Big Blue View

Whittington is on the radar as a fill-in option while Davante Adams is out. Of Whittington and Konata Mumpfield, the source thinks Mumpfield has more upside.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Whittington is on the radar as a potential beneficiary of Davante Adams' absence.

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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Will be among the receivers assuming larger roles for the Rams following Davante Adams' six to 10-week hamstring injury.

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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Turf Show Times

Among the replacement options the Rams will turn to following Davante Adams' injury, alongside Konata Mumpfield and sixth-round rookie C.J. Daniels, as the team seeks to fill the void in a passing offense previously contained to Puka Nacua, Adams, and Tyler Higbee.

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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Among receiving options the Rams will turn to following Davante Adams' injury; potential for increased opportunity in passing game as team seeks to replace production from sidelined star receiver.

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