Limited in NFC Championship

Woods brought in six of 10 targets for 33 yards during the Rams' 26-23 overtime over the Saints in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. He also lost three yards on two rushes.

Analysis: Woods saw his usual robust workload in terms of targets, but he wasn't anywhere near as successful in racking up his customary production in receiving yardage. He did see a chance for a big gain go by the wayside when Jared Goff failed to put the ball ahead of him on a slant in the second half, which kept the play to a more modest gain when Woods lost his balance after the catch. Nevertheless, the sure-handed veteran undoubtedly will be an integral part of the Rams' plan of attack once again in…read more

Team's leading receiver in win

Woods hauled in six of eight targets, collecting 69 receiving yards during Saturday's 30-22 win against the Cowboys.

Analysis: Woods was the Rams' most reliable pass catcher throughout the regular season, putting up 14 consecutive showings with five receptions or 70 receiving yards between Weeks 2 and 16 before being held to two catches for 24 yards in the finale against San Francisco. He got back to his typical form in the divisional round against Dallas' No. 13 pass defense, garnering a team-high eight targets and pacing the Rams in receiving output for the eighth time this season. Woods figures to be an intriguing…read more

Quiet in regular-season finale

Woods caught two of his three targets for 24 yards during Sunday's regular-season finale against the 49ers. He also rushed once for one yard.

Analysis: Woods exited the game in the second half after taking a hard hit from 49ers safety Antone Exum and never returned, but thankfully the receiver returned to the sidelines and doesn't seem to be dealing with a significant injury. With the regular season in the books, Woods can hang his hat on easily his most productive season as a pro in which he racked up career highs across the board with 86 receptions for 1,219 yards and six scores. Utilized as a rusher on select plays as well, Woods gained 157…read more

Strikes through ground and air

Woods brought in six of seven targets for 89 yards and a touchdown and rushed twice for 15 yards and another score in the Rams' 31-9 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Analysis: Woods paced the Rams' pass catchers in both receptions and receiving yardage while scoring through both the ground and air. He got his day off to a rousing start when he answered an early Cardinals field goal with a four-yard rushing touchdown, a play he bookended by tallying Los Angeles' final points of the day on a 39-yard scoring grab in the fourth quarter. The veteran wideout could still be relied on next week if the Rams go for the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye.

Solid line in defeat

Woods caught seven passes (nine targets) for 74 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Eagles. He also added 19 rushing yards on his lone carry.

Analysis: Woods led all Rams wideouts in receptions and yards, but Josh Reynolds took the honors of most targets (five receptions on 12 targets) this week. Still, Woods remains one of Jared Goff's most-trusted receivers, not finishing under 60 receiving yards in any contest since Week 1. It is unclear which Rams receiver will draw shutdown corner Patrick Peterson in Week 16, but expect Woods to find a way to stay involved (as he has all season) and provide a high fantasy floor, especially in PPR formats.

Dominates targets in losing effort

Woods brought in seven of his 13 targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 15-6 loss to the Bears.

Analysis: Woods was the only Rams offensive player to post a usable fantasy stat line in what was an otherwise forgettable game. The veteran dominated the target share with 13, while no other Rams receiver saw more than seven. Woods has directly benefited from the loss of Cooper Kupp (knee), averaging 10.6 targets in the three games since his teammate was shut down. Brandin Cooks offers the highest upside, but Woods provides a higher floor and better PPR value heading into Week 15's tasty matchup against…read more

Finds end zone in win

Woods brought in five of nine targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 30-16 win over the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed twice for 11 yards.

Analysis: Woods paced Rams pass catchers in receptions, receiving yardage and targets, and he also accounted for Jared Goff's sole passing touchdown of the afternoon with an eight-yard scoring grab in the second quarter. The veteran wideout now has touchdowns in back-to-back games for the second time this season and has logged at least seven targets in seven of his last eight contests. Woods figures to continue playing a prominent role in a Week 14 Sunday night showdown against the Bears.

Scores against Chiefs

Woods caught four of 11 targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 54-51 win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: Woods started Monday's scoring barrage with a seven-yard touchdown during the first quarter, marking his first trip to the end zone since Week 4. Although he wasn't too efficient while seeing double-digit targets for the third time this season, Woods at least hauled in four passes and topped 70 yards for the 10th straight game. The veteran will look to keep that remarkable consistency going when the Rams return from their Week 12 bye.

Plays major role in win

Woods caught four of five targets for 89 yards, adding three rushes for 17 yards during the Rams' 36-31 victory against Seattle on Sunday.

Analysis: Woods has been a symbol of consistency in the Rams passing attack, with five-plus receptions or 85 receiving yards in every game since Week 1 -- among NFL wideouts, only Antonio Brown and Julio Jones can say the same. He's had more than the requisite number of targets to remain a viable fantasy WR2 (7.9 per game), and with Cooper Kupp (knee) now pending a potential season-ending diagnosis, that work share is likely to trend upward if anything. Upcoming next Monday is a matchup against a Kansas…read more

Totals 75 scrimmage yards

Woods caught five of nine targets for 71 yards and carried two times for an additional four yards during Sunday's 45-35 loss to the Saints.

Analysis: Woods led the team in targets but failed to bring in a couple that could have turned into big gains. He also received multiple carries for the third time this season, though he was bottled up on both attempts. Woods still continued a remarkable run of consistency that has seen him post at least 70 receiving yards in each of his last eight games. Still, it's looking more like he will serve as the possession receiver when he, Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp are all healthy, which could limit his…read more

Fourth straight game without TD

Woods hauled in five of seven targets, racking up 70 receiving yards during Sunday's 29-27 win against Green Bay.

Analysis: Though Woods has gone scoreless over the past four weeks, he's maintained steady production in accounting for five-plus catches and 70 or more receiving yards in seven straight games. The fifth-year man has been a security blanket on short to intermediate routes for quarterback Jared Goff, leading Los Angeles with 8.1 targets per game in 2018. Week 9 brings a clash of NFC titans as the Rams take on New Orleans, providing Woods with an opportunity to carve up a Saints defense that's allowed 245…read more

Totals 84 scrimmage yards versus 49ers

Woods caught five of seven targets for 78 yards and carried once for an additional six yards during Sunday's 39-10 win over the 49ers.

Analysis: Woods led the team in targets, catches and yards in this one, but the blowout nature of the game perhaps limited his opportunities. Despite that likelihood, the wideout continued his steady production as he surpassed 75 receiving yards for the sixth straight game. Woods could see a greater workload in what should be a high-scoring game against the Packers next week, and he could assume even more of the target share if Cooper Kupp (knee) remains sidelined for that contest.

Tops century mark again

Woods caught seven of 10 targets for 109 yards during Sunday's 23-20 victory over the Broncos. He also rushed once for 12 yards.

Analysis: Woods, who topped the century mark for the third time in four contests, is now averaging over 87 receiving yards per game this season despite splitting targets with the likes of Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp. However, the fact he shares an offense with two other quality receivers -- along with stud running back Todd Gurley, who leads the league with 11 touchdowns in 2018 -- naturally limits the amount of attention Woods sees near the painted area. Woods is more of a possession receiver anyway,…read more

Racks up 145 yards from scrimmage

Woods caught five of seven targets for 92 yards and had two rushes for 53 yards in Sunday's 33-31 win at Seattle.

Analysis: After failing to do much in the Rams' season debut, Woods has caught 26 of 32 targets for 378 yards and three touchdowns in four games since, acting as one of the main cogs in the Rams' explosive offense. He nearly scored on a 56-yard rush in the second half, but was tracked down from behind in the red zone. Cooper Kupp and Brandin Cooks left Sunday's game with concussions, so Woods will be in line for extra looks In Week 6 if either or both misses the Rams' matchup with the Broncos.

Another 100-yard effort in win

Woods brought in all five of his targets for 101 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 38-31 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.

Analysis: Four days after seeing 11 targets in a win over the Chargers, Woods lagged behind Cooper Kupp, Brandin Cooks and Todd Gurley in looks Thursday. It hardly mattered, considering he corralled each pass thrown his way and got into the end zone for the third time this season. The 26-year-old had seen at least nine targets in each of his first three games before Thursday's downturn, so even that's likely just an outlier that fantasy owners need not fret over. Already having logged 24 receptions…read more

Scores twice against Chargers

Woods had a season-high 10 catches (on 11 targets) for 104 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-23 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Woods had a great first half, catching all seven of his targets for 79 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing three times for 13 yards. He added another touchdown in the third quarter. After seeing nine targets in each of the first two games, Woods was featured even more Sunday, leading the Rams in all receiving categories. The sixth-year wideout hadn't scored in either of the first two games, but given his overall usage and the potency of the Rams offense, it's not surprising that he blew…read more

Bounces back against Cardinals

Woods caught six of nine targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 34-0 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Woods leads the Rams with 18 targets through two weeks, slightly ahead of Brandin Cooks (17) and Cooper Kupp (15), with Todd Gurley (eight) a distant fourth. Given the lack of pass-game involvement from the team's tight ends, Jared Goff should be able to keep all four of the aforementioned players heavily involved without too much trouble. Woods does get a tough matchup in a Week 3 home game against the Chargers, and his possession role arguably leaves him with a lower weekly ceiling than Cooks…read more

Quiet in Week 1

Woods was targeted nine times in Monday's season opener against the Raiders, but he finished with just three catches for 37 yards. He added a six-yard carry in the 33-13 win.

Analysis: Quarterback Jared Goff spread the ball out very evenly, with Woods and Cooper Kupp each drawing nine targets and Brandin Cooks getting eight. Woods was outplayed by both of his fellow receivers in this one, but his workload here suggests the 26-year-old should pick things up moving forward. After all, Woods did top 50 receiving yards in all but four of his 12 appearances last season.

Restructures contract for 2018

Woods agreed Thursday to restructure his contract for the 2018 season, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The wideout will convert approximately $4.7 million of salary into a bonus, thereby allowing the Rams to free up cap space. Offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth also agreed to restructure his deal in a similar fashion, which should help the Rams' efforts to reach a long-term extension with star defensive lineman Aaron Donald, who has been holding out all summer. Woods enjoyed a career season in 2017 while serving as quarterback Jared Goff's go-to target, finishing with 56 receptions for 781 yards…read more

Will not play Saturday

Woods will be held out of Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Analysis: Woods' absence appears to be part of a larger effort by the Rams to give their offensive starters extra rest ahead of the 2018 regular season, as right guard Jamon Brown is the only member of the first-team offense participating in Saturday's contest. Woods appears to be healthy and, barring an injury, looks on track to play Week 1 against the Raiders. With the Rams' starters out, look for Mike Thomas and Josh Reynolds to get a starter's share of snaps against the Texans.

Expects more in 2018

Woods said the Rams passing game has made big improvements from last year, ESPN.com's Lindsey Thiry reports.

Analysis: The Rams went worst-to-first in scoring from 2016 to 2017, and Woods believes the offense can be even better after another full offseason working with QB Jared Goff. The 26-year-old unexpectedly emerged as Goff's top option last year, catching 47 of 70 targets for 703 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games before a shoulder injury limited his late-season impact. Woods bounced back with nine catches for 142 yards in a playoff loss to the Falcons, and he's subsequently been healthy throughout the…read more

Woods caught nine of 14 targets for 142 yards during Saturday's 26-13 loss to Atlanta in the wild-card round.

Analysis: The California native and three-year standout at USC had his best professional season in 2017 with the Rams, and he also impressed in Saturday's unfortunate playoff loss. Woods became quarterback Jared Goff's primary target this season, as the fifth-year receiver recorded 56 receptions, 781 yards and five touchdowns through just 12 games. With Sammy Watkins headed for unrestricted free agency, there's potential for even more targets to be available for Woods next season. He owns the potential…read more

Head coach Sean McVay said Thursday that the Rams offense won't "see much" of Woods against the 49ers on Sunday, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: The Rams experienced life without Woods from Weeks 12 through 14 due to a shoulder injury, a span in which Jared Goff had two of his five lowest passing outputs of the season. Since returning to the lineup Week 15, he's logged 83 percent of the offensive snaps (114 of 137), putting up nine catches (on 15 targets) for 78 yards and one touchdown across two games. With the Rams locked into the No. 3 or 4 seed in the NFC playoffs, they won't test their luck with a number of key skill-position…read more

Woods was targeted eight times, but came up with just three catches for 33 yards in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Titans.

Analysis: Woods was the odd man out in Los Angeles' passing game, as Cooper Kupp, Sammy Watkins and Todd Gurley (twice) all came up with receiving scores. His workload may be lightened next week with Los Angeles having already clinched the NFC West crown, but Woods' 44 catches for 595 yards and five touchdowns in his last eight games played suggest he's more than capable of making an impact at home against the 49ers.

Woods caught six of seven targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-7 win over the Seahawks.

Analysis: Woods was targeted early and often in his return after missing the last three weeks with a shoulder injury. He saw three of Jared Goff's first four passes on the day but would only see one more after the one-yard touchdown catch that put the Rams up 27-0 in the second quarter. The 25-year-old has another favorable matchup Week 16 at Tennessee.

Cleared to return

Woods (shoulder) is not on the final injury report for Sunday's game in Seattle, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Analysis: Woods answered any questions about his Week 15 availability when he upgraded from limited participation Wednesday to full participation Friday. Cooper Kupp and Sammy Watkins both thrived during his three-game absence, but Woods nonetheless figures to step back in as Jared Goff's most trusted target, facing a banged up Seattle defense that was just picked apart by Blake Bortles.

Progresses to full practice Thursday

Woods (shoulder) practiced in a full capacity Thursday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: In just one week, Woods earned a questionable designation for Week 14 with a limited practice (though he ultimately missed his third game in a row), named a candidate to return by head coach Sean McVay on Monday and logged every rep in a single session. Due to the lengthy layoff between appearances, the Rams may not disclose Woods' availability until 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. On the other hand, he could enter the weekend without any sort of tag, giving fantasy owners…read more

Expects to play Sunday

Woods (shoulder) expects to put an end to a three-game absence and suit up Sunday at Seattle, Vincent Bonsignore of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: The Rams' medical staff must clear Woods before he can return, but he's been listed as limited on the team's last two injury reports, indicating he's closing in on his goal. Sandwiched between those reports was a questionable designation for Week 14 against the Eagles, something he may be able to avoid if he turns in a full practice Thursday and/or Friday.

On pace for return Sunday

Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Woods (shoulder) is in line to return Sunday at Seattle, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis: Woods indicated he was approaching the end of his recovery from a left shoulder injury with a limited showing in practice last Friday, earning a questionable designation in advance of Sunday's showdown with the Eagles. He proceeded to take part in a pregame workout but eventually was deemed inactive for a third consecutive contest. Woods could shed his injury designation entirely with a full session Wednesday, but more important is his listing on the final practice report of the week.

Sidelined for third straight game

Woods (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Analysis: While reports earlier in the week suggested that Woods would miss his third consecutive game in Week 14, he surprisingly earned a questionable designation heading into the outing after returning to limited practice participation Friday. Though Woods also worked out on the field prior to Sunday's contest, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com, the Rams still decided to err on the side of caution and keep their top wideout shelved this week. Even so, Woods' return to practice at least offers…read more

Not expected to play Sunday

Woods (shoulder) is not expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Analysis: Woods is expected to return the following week, according to the report. Woods is questionable on the official injury report after he returned to practice Friday on a limited basis. It was thought he'd miss this week before returning to practice Friday, but it sounds like the team will hold him out. Still, this report isn't official and a final decision may not be available until the Rams release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Unexpectedly has shot to play

Woods (shoulder) returned to practice Friday as a limited participant and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official website reports.

Analysis: The listing comes as a surprise after Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Woods didn't have a precise timetable to return. McVay had previously said Woods was more likely to return in Week 15 than Week 14, and while that may still be the case, there's apparently some chance the wideout will be ready this Sunday. A final decision may not be available until the Rams release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Should Woods end up missing a…read more

No timetable for return

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Woods (shoulder) doesn't have a precise timetable for a return, Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis: A little less than a week ago, McVay predicted Woods may be able to play Week 14 against the Eagles, but Dec. 17 at Seattle was always viewed as the more likely date for his next appearance. McVay seems to have changed his tune slightly regarding the status of the Rams' No. 1 wide receiver, who has yet to take part in any practices since injuring his left shoulder Week 11. Furthering the narrative was Woods' listing as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, according to Rich…read more

Formally ruled out for Week 13

Woods (shoulder) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Analysis: Rams head coach Sean McVay heavily implied Thursday that Woods would miss his second consecutive game, so the wideout's Week 13 absence won't come as a blindside to fantasy owners. McVay also intimated that the Rams' Dec. 17 game in Seattle was the most realistic date for Woods' return, but the team will wait and see what Woods is able to do in practice next week before deciding his fate for the Week 14 matchup with the Eagles. It's expected that the Rams will primarily feature Sammy Watkins,…read more

Hopeful for Week 14 return

Head coach Sean McVay is hopeful Woods (shoulder) can return Week 14 versus the Eagles, but "a more realistic target" is Dec. 17 in Seattle, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Woods hasn't officially been ruled out for this Sunday's game at Arizona, but McVay's comments have sounded the death knell for a second consecutive absence. Absent from practice Thursday, Woods is instead focusing on rehabilitation of his left shoulder. As long as he's sidelined, the trio of Sammy Watkins, Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds will serve as the top wideouts in the Rams offense.

Not practicing yet

Woods (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Speaking last Monday, head coach Sean McVay said the Rams were preparing for Woods to miss multiple games. Sammy Watkins, Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds (ankle) all stepped up with productive outings in Woods' absence during Sunday's 26-20 win over New Orleans, but the latter is now hampered by an injury of his own. Assuming Woods isn't ready, the Rams likely will turn to some combination of Pharoh Cooper and Tavon Austin to take on extra snaps if Reynolds can't play in Sunday's game against the…read more

Set for multi-week absence

Head coach Sean McVay said further testing on Woods' left shoulder came back "more positive than expected," but Woods is still expected to miss a couple of weeks, Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis: While his exact timeframe for a return isn't certain, it's certainly positive news that Woods was able to avoid surgery. That means his injury wasn't of the season-ending variety. In fact, it sounds like the 2013 second-rounder should be back before the end of the season and available for a potential playoff push. In the short term, McVay said the Rams will use a committee approach to replace Woods' production, mentioning Tavon Austin, Pharoh Cooper, Josh Reynolds and Mike Thomas as candidates…read more

Seemingly avoided major injury

Woods suffered a shoulder injury that initially isn't believed to be serious, though more should be known Monday after he undergoes testing, Michael J. Duarte of NBC Los Angeles reports.

Analysis: Woods was spotted with his left arm in a sling after exiting in the waning minutes of Sunday's 24-7 loss to the Vikings. He finished with eight catches for 81 yards on 11 targets, marking his sixth straight game going over 50 yards. While unable to continue his big-play heroics from the prior two weeks, Woods further solidified his standing as the top option in the Rams' passing game. Should he end up missing time, Sammy Watkins and Cooper Kupp likely would draw same extra targets, while Josh…read more

Has arm in sling

Woods' left arm was in a sling after Sunday's 24-7 defeat in Minnesota, Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis: In the waning minutes of the contest, Woods was carted from the field with an unknown injury. The use of a sling could mean the ailment ranges from his wrist to his shoulder. As the Rams' No. 1 wideout, the team will likely update his status in a prompt fashion. That said, it can wait until the first injury report of the week, so his upcoming availability won't necessarily be relayed soon.

Woods was carted to the locker room with an undisclosed injury near the end of Sunday's 24-7 loss at Minnesota, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.

Analysis: Woods led the Rams across the board in receiving Sunday, posting eight catches (on 11 targets) for 81 yards. He has back-to-back performances with eight receptions, but it won't mean much if he emerged from the game with a serious ailment. Expect the Rams to touch on Woods' status in the near future.

Woods caught eight of 10 targets for 171 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 33-7 win over the Texans.

Analysis: Coming off the first multi-score game of his career, Woods was quiet in the first half but dominant after the break. He got behind the Houston defense for a 94-yard score early in the second half, and then added three more catches (including a 12-yard touchdown) by the end of the third quarter. Woods finished as the team leader in every receiving category for a second straight week, with his four scores over the past two games equaling his total from his previous 34 appearances (dating back to…read more