Robert Woods

Week 16 at Seattle

Woods had a strong game last week against the New York Jets as he caught 6-of-7 targets for 56 yards, one touchdown and tacked on a 40-yard carry. Woods did it all on offense against the Jets, and was the only viable offensive player for the Rams during the fantasy semifinals. Most importantly, Woods continues to out-target, out-touch, and out-produce Cooper Kupp. Woods has been as reliant as it comes in fantasy football as he enters the fantasy championships as the WR10 in PPR leagues, truly the quietest WR1 in 2020.

Week 16 brings the Seattle Seahawks who currently rank 18th in aFPA to WRs this season. Woods only caught five receptions for 33 yards against Seattle in Week 10, however, it should be more involved this time around. Count on Woods this week to produce WR1 numbers.

Week 14 vs New England

No carries for Woods in his Week 13 contest against the Arizona Cardinals, however, he did post a solid stat line as he caught 10-of-11 targets for 85 yards. This marks only the second time this season Woods failed to log a carry, however, it makes three consecutive games for Woods where he’s seen double-digit targets. Woods’ 35 total targets over the past three games mark the most he’s seen over any three-game stretch this season and it appears he has reinforced his status as the top receiver in this Rams offense.

Woods will have a difficult matchup this week as the New England Patriots rank third in aFPA to WRs this season. The Patriots shut down Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen last week and limited him to a 5-48 stat line, so it is feasible that Woods might be the focus of this New England secondary. Fantasy managers should be cautious but there is some solace in knowing the Rams coaching staff has purposely tried to manufacture touches for Woods both in the passing and running game. Woods retains his WR2 status for this week.

Week 12 vs San Francisco

Woods had his best game of the season last week against Tampa Bay, as he had 12 receptions for 130 yards and one touchdown. The receptions and receiving yardage were season-highs for Woods, as well as the 15 targets he saw in this game. In what was expected to be a tough game for Woods and Cooper Kupp, both WRs had their way with the Tampa Bay secondary, combining for 23 receptions 275 receiving yards.

Week 12 brings familiar opponent San Francisco who ranked 15th in aFPA to WRs this season. Woods had a rough go against the Niners earlier this season as he caught four balls for 29 yards and one touchdown, however, if last week is any indication of what to expect moving forward, Woods can be expected to be a rock-solid WR2 in this one.