Tyler

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Puka Nacua got ejected late in the first half freeing up some routes for LA’s depth receivers. With Jordan Whittington out this week, Johnson was the next man up. He reeled in a 24-yard grab in overtime that led to a Demarcus Robinson game-winning touchdown four plays later. Johnson isn’t on the fantasy radar for Week 10 but is a good depth option for the Rams.

Johnson was a full-time player with Jordan Whittington sidelined, playing 50 offensive snaps for the first time since Week 1 and catching a pass for the first time since Week 3. Johnson will not be re-draft viable against the Vikings in Week 8, though this positive blip on the radar creates a potential selling opportunity in dynasty.

Robinson seemed to be more of the deep option for Matthew Stafford and was targeted just three times on the day. He was the starting X-receiver, but Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington seem to have overtaken him in terms of opportunities. Tyler Johnson has also been overtaken by those two, not catching his only target of the day. Robinson is best left on fantasy benches for Week 5 against the Packers.

Johnson failed to capitalize with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (injured reserve) sidelined. His 1.65 yards per route run average through three games accurately reflects his replacement-level play. He is not a recommended start against the Bears in Week 4.

Johnson was in the mix for the Rams’ No. 3 wide receiver spot before Cooper Kupp exited with an ankle injury. He has a leg up over Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell for increased targets based on his higher usage from Week 1 as well. Johnson’s Week 2 usage was low but the only target he did not catch was an overthrow from Matthew Stafford in the end zone. With Kupp hurt and Puka Nacua out for a while, Johnson should be scooped up off waivers and can be used for a spot start next week.

Nacua suffered a PCL injury in the Rams’ Week 1 loss to the Lions and has since been placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games. Sean McVay initially believed Nacua could miss just the minimum of four games. Now, according to Schefter, the Rams are likely to be more cautious with his return. Nacua will be eligible to return in Week 6 versus the Raiders after LA’s bye week. However, that looks unlikely and so does the following week. The Rams face the Vikings on Thursday, giving them a short turnaround for Week 7. A Week 8 date with the Seahawks looks like the earlier possible date for Nacua to get back on the field. Cooper Kupp will be loaded with targets until then. Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson round out the team’s three-receiver rotation.

An ex-Texan and Buc, 25-year-old Johnson made it into one game for Los Angeles last season. He will have to earn his 53-man roster spot this summer and is probably currently on the outside looking in.

Tyron Johnson for Tyler Johnson winds up being the exchange at the bottom of Houston’s depth chart. Tyler Johnson was only active for two games and participated in just 29 offensive snaps, which he finished without a target. He might be popular on waivers again, but after washing out of two organizations it’s hard to harbor much hope for him in fantasy football.

Nothing too impactful here. The Texans return from their Week 6 bye with a relatively healthy roster. Johnson, acquired before the start of the season, has been active for just two of the Texans’ first five games.

Houston will only have O.J. Howard and Jordan Akins (an elevation) active at tight end with TE Brevin Jordan (ankle) also ruled out on Friday. WR Tyler Johnson is active for the first time this season. Also inactive for the Texans are OL Austin Deculus (ankle), CB Isaac Yiadom (thigh), LB Jake Hansen, DL Michael Dwumfour, and DL Demone Harris.