Adams suffered the dreaded non-contact injury late in the Rams’ week 6 loss to the Cardinals, pulling up in the back of the end zone before limping off the field. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Adams is expected to have a procedure to clean out the hamstring tendon, with the hope that he returns around the week 11 bye or shortly after. Through six games, Adams led the Rams in receiving yards with 30 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns, and his 16.0 yards per reception would be a career best.
Although the Rams lead the NFL with 46.6 pass plays per game, Adams’ absence does not open a one-to-one replacement for his workload, as his target share had already fallen to 13% once Puka Nacua returned from injury. At wide receiver, Konata Mumpfield, a 2025 seventh-round pick, is likely the primary beneficiary, after logging 63% and 70% snap shares during Nacua’s earlier absence. The tight end room should also see elevated usage, with Tyler Higbee already boasting a 73% route share and with Terrance Ferguson expected to return from injured reserve in week 8. Fantasy football managers will need to keep an eye on the shifting target hierarchy to find value in the Rams’ passing attack.
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Rams TE Terrance Ferguson left Sunday night’s game against the Broncos twice in the first half before being ruled OUT due to an ankle injury. Ferguson hauled in 1-of-2 targets for 9 yards before officially exiting for good with 9:36 remaining in the second quarter. The severity of the ankle sprain is still uncertain, but is “more high than low” according to Rams HC Sean McVay.
Fantasy football managers will want to monitor Ferguson closely, as he is expected to miss time. Fellow TE Colby Parkinson also suffered an AC sprain in the contest, thrusting veteran Tyler Higbee into a feature role. Higbee exploded for 8 catches, 62 yards, and a touchdown on 11 targets. Higbee is now a high-priority waiver wire addition, especially in TE-premium formats, as the Rams have run over 44% of their offensive plays out of 13 personnel. ~Jason Diaz
The Los Angeles Rams are preparing to shift Terrance Ferguson into a prominent role after an incremental rookie season where he parlayed a deep seam-stretching role into 231 yards and three scores. With Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee projected to handle more traditional inline duties, team insiders view Ferguson as the primary tight end target earner on the perimeter.
Given that rookie Max Klare faces a slow developmental curve, Ferguson has maximum late-round upside appeal for fantasy managers looking for an ADP exploit in fantasy football best ball formats, as well as dynasty and seasonal leagues.
Despite a late-season hamstring injury, Ferguson is poised for significant snaps if he wins the starting role in the Rams’ 13-personnel heavy scheme. However, a TE1 finish remains difficult to project for any Los Angeles tight end given the intense target competition.
Comparable to Brenton Strange, Terrance Furguson is a size-speed specimen featuring 85th percentile-plus speed and burst scores. As the most athletic TE on the roster, Furguson is the best breakout bet among Rams tight ends.
The Los Angeles Rams just snagged Max Klare at No. 61, securing an athletic TE whose versatile route-running and soft hands make him a tailored fit for Sean McVay’s sophisticated 12-personnel sets. Klare had a 21.2 Breakout Age and a massive 19.9% Target Share (64th-percentile), proving he can command high-volume attention while maintaining elite efficiency like his 13.4 College Yards Per Reception in the Big Ten.
In dynasty formats, Klare joins a crowded TE room including Tyler Higbee, Colby Perkinson and Terrance Ferguson, making his future role unclear.
The Los Angeles Rams have signed tight end Terrance Ferguson, their 2025 2nd round selection, to a four year contract. The deal is worth $9.7 million with $8 million guaranteed.
As training camps begin to start up all the 2nd round picks have begun signing their deals in quick succession and Ferguson is the latest domino to fall. The day two draft pick will be competing with Tyler Higbee for snaps in a potent Rams offense.
Ferguson might not have much of a role early in the season but he’ll be given the opportunity to prove to be the long term answer at some point this season since Higbee is entering the last year of his contract. He’s worth a late round pick on three tight end teams or to pair with one of the elite options at the top of the draft.
Author: David Leonard (@RealDelcoDave)
