Atwell caught two of three targets for 27 yards and rushed once for 11 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Seahawks.
Atwell's second career touchdown came on a bit of trickery from coach Sean McVay, with Baker Mayfield faking a handoff to Cam Akers before flicking the ball to Atwell, who was able to navigate his way in for the score to give the Rams a 13-7 lead. Atwell was thrust into an expanded role with the Rams' receiver corps decimated by injury, and in the final eight weeks of the season, he put up a 17-244-1 line with a revolving door of mediocre quarterbacks at the helm that were mostly unable to unlock the true potency of his game-breaking speed. He'll return for the third year of his rookie deal with optimism that he can carve out a role in the offense alongside Cooper Kupp (ankle), Allen Robinson (foot), Van Jefferson and Ben Skowronek (calf).
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Minimal production in loss
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Atwell secured two of five targets for 10 yards in the Rams' 31-10 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Atwell couldn't parlay his game-breaking speed into any fantasy-relevant numbers on a day when Baker Mayfield netted only 111 passing yards. The second-year wideout does have at least one reception in seven straight games, but he hasn't topped 14 receiving yards since Week 14 going into the regular-season finale against the Seahawks.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Held to two catches Sunday
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Atwell caught both of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 51-14 win over Denver.
Atwell failed to gain any traction in Baker Mayfield's second start with the Rams, finishing with a mediocre stat line despite the crooked score. The speedy wideout didn't receive a rushing attempt after losing yardage on the ground in his last two outings. Atwell's recent struggles should keep him off the fantasy radar for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Disappointing two touches Monday
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Atwell caught one of four targets for 10 yards and rushed once for minus-four yards during Monday's 24-12 loss to the Packers.
Despite being on the field for a nearly identical amount of snaps as he was last week, his six total yards of offense had to be a disappointment to fantasy managers after he displayed plenty of chemistry with Baker Mayfield and put up a respectable 5-50-0 line last week against the Raiders. Atwell's attempt at a jet sweep was snuffed out by Adrian Amos, and a 10-yard reception in the second quarter would be all the offense the speedster would muster on the day. The Rams seem intent on using Atwell more as the season nears an end, but an imposing Denver defense will make relying on him difficult in Week 16.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Career-high catch total in win
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Atwell brought in five of nine targets for 50 yards and rushed twice for minus-5 yards in the Rams' 17-16 win over the Raiders on Thursday night.
Atwell finished second in receptions and receiving yards on the night for the Rams while pacing the team in targets, displaying impressive chemistry in his first game with Baker Mayfield as his quarterback. Atwell's catch total was a career high, and he's clearly carving out a larger role in the offense with a 10-183-1 line over his last four games. Given his rapport with Mayfield, the receiver's game-breaking speed and the team's injury-decimated wideout corps, Atwell's fantasy outlook is on the rise going into a Week 15 Monday night road matchup versus the Packers on Dec. 19.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Leading receiver in Sunday's loss
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Atwell caught two of five targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Seahawks.
The 48 yards led the Rams on the afternoon, as the team's passing game couldn't get much going with John Wolford under center in place of Matthew Stafford (neck). Atwell has seen his role grow with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Allen Robinson (foot) also on the shelf, but no Rams receiver will be an appealing fantasy option in Week 14, even against the Raiders.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Two catches in expanded role
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Atwell caught both of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Chiefs.
Despite a relatively pedestrian receiving line for the speedy wideout, the two receptions actually doubled Atwell's total on the year. More encouraging for fantasy managers, Atwell was on the field for 28 of the Rams' 54 total snaps on offense, a massive increase over his previous career high of nine snaps Week 5. With Allen Robinson (foot) out for the season and Cooper Kupp (ankle) likely done for the year as well, Atwell should see plenty of time on the field for the remainder of the 2022 campaign, with Brandon Powell, Jacob Harris and Lance McCutcheon (shoulder) sharing tertiary receiving duty behind starters Van Jefferson and Ben Skowronek.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Logs first career TD
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Atwell caught his only target for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Saints.
Atwell saw the field for the first time since Week 6 and quickly made an impact, burning down the left sideline past Saints safety Chris Harris for an explosive first-quarter touchdown. Atwell's field-stretching ability and game-breaking speed may force the Rams to give the second-year wideout more time on the field, and with the Rams playing the Chiefs in Week 12, Atwell's big-play prowess may be more necessary than ever in hopes of keeping up with one of the most dynamic offenses in the league.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Healthy scratch Sunday
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Atwell (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Cardinals.
Atwell hasn't suited up since Week 6, as last year's second-round selection has yet to find a consistent role with the team. He'll work to earn a chance to suit up again in Week 11 against the Saints.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Scant usage Sunday
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Atwell rushed once for nine yards in Sunday's 24-10 victory against the Panthers.
One game removed from his first career catch, Atwell reverted back to his typical usage, with just two snaps on offense. The speedy second-year wideout made the most of his time on the field, ending the first quarter with a nine-yard rush, but Atwell's limited snap share may be completely erased with the impending return of Van Jefferson (knee) after the Rams return from their bye week.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: First career catch Sunday
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Atwell caught one of two targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Cowboys.
A week after being a healthy scratch, Atwell made the most of his nine snaps on offense, getting in front of cornerback Trevon Diggs and snagging an over-the-shoulder dime from Matthew Stafford for 54 yards to help set up a Matt Gay field goal. Atwell wouldn't see another target after the big play, but the speedster proved that he has the field-stretching speed that Los Angeles needs with Van Jefferson (knee) on IR. In Week 6, the Rams take on a Carolina squad that just axed head coach Matt Rhule and defensive coordinator Phil Snow, which could provide Atwell with more big-play opportunities before a Week 7 bye.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: First absence of season
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Atwell (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game at San Francisco, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Atwell was available for the Rams' first three contests of the season, failing to haul in either of his targets on 12 offensive snaps. Now that he's donning street clothes Week 4, the team will turn to Brandon Powell and Lance McCutcheon as the reserve wide receivers behind the top trio of Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson and Ben Skowronek.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Targeted once in win
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Atwell failed to bring in his only target during Sunday's 20-12 win against the Cardinals.
Even with Van Jefferson (knee) out for at least the first two months of the regular season after being put on injured reserve. Atwell has failed to earn much of a role on offense, and he was only on the field for three offensive snaps Sunday. Atwell will look to earn his first catch of the season in Week 4 against San Francisco.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: One target in defeat
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Atwell didn't catch his only target in the Rams' 31-10 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.
Atwell and Ben Skowronek were expected to be a committee in replacing the production of injured No. 3 wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee), but Atwell took just seven snaps and dropped his only target from Matthew Stafford. Skowronek worked as the No. 3 receiver, with Atwell and Brandon Powell both receiving minimal playing time, and Skowronek was on the field for nearly the entire game on offense and turned six targets into four catches for 25 yards, seemingly relegating Atwell to a clear tier behind Skowronek on the depth chart for now. Atwell will look to see more action in a Week 2 showdown against the Falcons.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Could see additional work
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Atwell and Ben Skowronek will likely see additional reps during Thursday's game against Buffalo with Van Jefferson (knee) ruled out, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
During the preseason, both Atwell and Skowronek worked in a committee of wideouts while Jefferson sat out, and the duo emerged as the top two options to slot in as the No. 3 wide receiver for the Rams, complete with two different skill sets. Offensive coordinator Liam Coen noted that "Tutu is a guy that you look at (as) a little guy, maybe just (a downfield guy), but he knows our offense. He can play a few different positions. He just gives us some flexibility that Ben does, as well, but just in a different way." Skowronek and Atwell will likely split time behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson on Thursday, which will make it difficult to trust either player for fantasy outside of extremely deep leagues.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Doesn't see field Saturday
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Atwell (coach's decision) did not play in the Rams' 29-22 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday night.
Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports that head coach Sean McVay, who'd previously stated he wanted to see Atwell get some snaps in the preseason, said after the game he opted not to play the speedster Saturday night because he feels the second-year wideout has shown enough in practice already. The 2021 second-round pick never logged a target over eight games in his rookie campaign, but he could have a meaningful role to open the season if Van Jefferson (knee) is unavailable to begin the campaign.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Backup on depth chart
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Atwell was listed as a backup on the Rams' first unofficial depth chart released Wednesday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Ben Skowronek earned the No. 3 wide receiver role on the initial depth chart behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson, but Atwell has impressed during camp, showing off his blazing speed and sure hands during a pair of big plays in this week's practice. One potential hiccup for Atwell could be durability, as he told coaches he weighed 150 pounds, which is 15 pounds lighter than his already tiny official roster playing weight of 165. After missing the latter half of last year with shoulder surgery, Atwell will need to be able to prove he can stay on the field in order to earn the trust of coaches and supplant Skowronek and Van Jefferson (knee) on the depth chart to start the regular season.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Competing for a role
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Atwell is part of a group of players currently serving as the No. 3 wide receiver while Van Jefferson misses time due to knee surgery, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Atwell's biggest asset as a receiver is his blistering 4.35 speed, which matches one of Jefferson's best attributes. Atwell is very undersized at 5-foot-9, 155 pounds, however, and missed more than half of the 2021 season due to shoulder surgery, which likely puts him behind Ben Skowronek in the current pecking order, with Jacob Harris and Brandon Powell also jockeying for playing time. The Rams are giving Atwell the opportunity to perform in a variety of routes during training camp, however, so the possibility of a carved out role for the 2021 second-round pick is there if Jefferson's recovery from surgery is slower than expected.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Placed on IR
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Atwell (shoulder) has been officially placed on IR.
Per Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site, Atwell will need season-ending surgery to address a shoulder issue. Atwell -- who the Rams took with the 57th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft -- thus finishes his rookie campaign with 10 punt returns for 54 yards and five kick returns for 87 yards in eight games. Once he recovers from his surgery, the speedy Louisville product will set his sights on carving out a role in the team's offense in 2022.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Requires season-ending surgery
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Atwell will undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder and be placed on injured reserve, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
The rookie second-round pick appeared set for a larger role with DeSean Jackson recently requesting a trade, but Atwell went down with a serious shoulder injury during Sunday's win over the Texans. Atwell should move to injured reserve within the next couple days and will finish his rookie campaign without a catch in eight games.
