With Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson done for the season, Van Jefferson, Ben Skowronek and Tutu Atwell are making a significant impact for the Rams.
Jefferson, Ben Skowronek and Tutu Atwell had key catches in the 17-16 victory over the Raiders that could give the Rams momentum going into Monday night’s game“We just took it upon ourselves to up our game and do whatever we can to make plays and do whatever we can to help the quarterback,” Jefferson said.“Big-time opportunity to step up,” offensive coordinator Liam Coen said of the receivers, “and they have.
Jefferson did not return until an Oct. 30 game against the San Francisco 49ers — and he got no targets. The next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he was wide open over the middle, but a pass embarrassingly bounced off his chest.Win under belt, Rams say Baker Mayfield need not learn whole playbook for Packers
“It’s awesome to watch his growth and maturation,” McVay said, “and his comfort and confidence and his play swagger.”“I just needed an opportunity to do my best and show people what I can do,” he said. It was the biggest play of the season for Skowronek, a 2021 seventh-round pick who has been utilized this season as a receiver, fullback, and in other hybrid roles.
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