Breaking Down the Numbers Without Puka and J-Whitt.

[Ram65]

There was a lot of speculation about how Sean McVay would replace the two injured WRs. Would the TEs step up in 13P with Ferguson leading the way, Tutu and Smith with their speed or Adams, the future HOFer, picking up the slack in the passing game. Would he leave it to the running game?
Danvate Adams answered the bell. McVay used 13P for blocking in the run game, and Stafford target Ferguson 9 times in the passing game. The totals are in the chart. Ferguson missed one easy one. Taking out the sack, Stafford runs, and penalties, the Rams ran 13P a total of 28 times out of 55 plays. They closed the game with 5 of 6 13P plays. In the end it was Adams, the run game, and the entire available eligible players contributing. Despite a fumble from Williams the running backs had a great day combining for 189 of total yardage mostly on the ground with only 25 yards from passing. The charts below are for pass catches excluding the RBs who had 2 catches for 25 yards and one TD. Here is the breakdown of the WRs and TEs.


Rams 13 Personnel (13P) Play Breakdown vs. Giants

13P Snaps	Total Snaps	Targets	Rec	Yds	Player
28	44	2	2	15	Colby Parkinson
28	36	9	6	54	Terrance Ferguson
24	32	1	1	7	Davis Allen
4	16	0	0	0	Tyler Higbee

Total Wide Receiver & Tight End Production

Total Snaps	Route Runs	Targets	Rec	Yds	TD	Lng	Player
40	27	10	8	195	2	64	Davante Adams
36	23	9	6	54	1	20	Terrance Ferguson
44	10	2	2	15	0	8	Colby Parkinson
43	21	2	1	12	0	12	Konata Mumpfield
32	12	1	1	7	0	7	Davis Allen
26	19	1	0	0	0	0	Xavier Smith
16	1	0	0	0	0	0	Tyler Higbee
11	10	2	1	19	0	19	Tutu Atwell

The Supporting Cast Wide Receiver Rotation
Davante Adams obviously stepped up to handle the heavy lifting at wide receiver. But looking closer at the snap counts, Konata Mumpfield quietly took on a massive workload. Even though he was only targeted twice (finishing with one 12-yard catch), the 6'0", 185–190 lb receiver was essentially asked to absorb the physical blocking responsibilities of both absent wideouts.

Meanwhile, Xavier Smith significantly out-snapped Tutu Atwell 26 to 11. While both ran routes, Smith was used as a blocker 7 times compared to Tutu’s single blocking snap. However, Tutu made the bigger impact through the air, turning his two targets into a 19-yard completion, while Smith was completely shut out on offense.

The Verdict
Sean McVay stayed with what has worked in the past rather than forcing dramatic, unneeded changes to the system. With the two starting wide receivers sidelined, the roles were simply split by function: future Hall of Famer Davante Adams picked up the elite pass-catching production, while Konata Mumpfield stepped up to absorb the demanding wide receiver blocking assignments. By sticking firmly with heavy 13 Personnel packages, the Rams successfully secured their protection up front, paved the way for the ground game, and generated efficient passing yardage to lock down a clinical win.

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[PARAM]

the Rams ran 13P a total of 28 times out of 55 plays.

That's 51%. Last year they ran 13P 31% of the time. I like it.

What I'd like to know is how many times did they run out of 13, 12, 11P.

 

[Ram65]

That's 51%. Last year they ran 13P 31% of the time. I like it.

What I'd like to know is how many times did they run out of 13, 12, 11P.

The 13P numbers are hard to find. AI gave me from some site. Specialty sites get into more detailed breakdowns. The numbers on 13P here are without the kneel-downs, sacks, and penalties. You might get the other numbers from these sites below. It's hard to get exact numbers. The NFL does track the different sets.

McVay shifted when Puka went out last year and never looked back. I think 13P here to stay for a while.
Those specific numbers—including the 43.78% rate over the final 12 games and the 331 total plays—come directly from The Orange County Register's mid-season and year-end tracking data [1]
The broader season-wide context (like the 30.5% overall season rate and how the system forced defenses into a bind) is supported by ESPN Research and CBS Sports advanced charting. [1, 2]

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No, these statistics do not include kneel-downs or quarterback sneaks.
The standard charting parameters used by analytics groups like Next Gen Stats, SumerSports, and Sports Info Solutions strictly filter out administrative or "non-traditional" plays—such as kneel-downs, clocked balls, and specialized QB sneaks—when calculating personnel tendency percentages. [1, 2, 3]

 

[dang]

I’m gonna say it. Need a KR/PR and replace XSmith with Tutu as WR4/5. Whitt on KR is worse than XSmith at PR.

 

[Ram65]

I’m gonna say it. Need a KR/PR and replace XSmith with Tutu as WR4/5. Whitt on KR is worse than XSmith at PR.

I've been reluctant to give up on both of them. Smith doesn't get much help, with the Rams unable to slow down the gunners. He does have a little wiggle and the speed to turn the corner when he gets some blocking.

It's apparent that Tutu is not going to be in McVay's plans when he is down 2 WRs. He did run a nice 19-yard route and catch.

Since they aren't going to get much PT on regular downs, they should be replaced by better returners. I don't see them finding replacements this year. Best to target players in the offseason. If injuries persist, at least they are able to come during games and know their assignments.

 

[HitStick]

I’m gonna say it. Need a KR/PR and replace XSmith with Tutu as WR4/5. Whitt on KR is worse than XSmith at PR.

I’m going to say it. Whitt doesn’t impress me much at all, even as WR3. He does block well, but I can’t think of a single clutch pass he’s caught, and he has zero career TDs. He only had 6 total in a 5 year college career. I know he does the dirty work, but it shouldn’t be too difficult to replace him in any faucet of the game.

 

[NorthernRam]

I've been reluctant to give up on both of them. Smith doesn't get much help, with the Rams unable to slow down the gunners. He does have a little wiggle and the speed to turn the corner when he gets some blocking.

It's apparent that Tutu is not going to be in McVay's plans when he is down 2 WRs. He did run a nice 19-yard route and catch.

Since they aren't going to get much PT on regular downs, they should be replaced by better returners. I don't see them finding replacements this year. Best to target players in the offseason. If injuries persist, at least they are able to come during games and know their assignments.

How Tutu is being handled is very strange. The man is always open and very explosive.

Tutu is a playmaker and so is Brennan Presley, who is on the Rams practice squad.

I just don't understand how Mumpfield and Whittington held a spot on the 53 man roster and didn't have to play even one minute of the preseason. It is genuinely mystifying because both of these guys are JAGS.

At the very least they should have had to play against other teams' depth players to see how they measure up.

They haven't shown enough to be claimed by other teams should they had been placed on the
Rams practice squad.

They've got no juice and no explosiveness, both are unable to separate. Neither have any wiggle or a second gear and are they are clearly unable to provide offence in the event of injury to Nukua or Adams.

They don't put pressure on a defence and provide little apart from perhaps blocking.

Meanwhile, the Rams could possibly lose Presley to a practice squad claim, and they barely use Atwell, despite the fact that he is always open and presents an impossible mismatch for safeties and nickel and dime corners.

Stafford missed Atwell for a potential long touchdown Monday night against the Giants. Stafford threw towards the sideline, while Atwell had beaten his man on a deep Go route against the Giants.

Can anyone recall either Mumpfield or Whittington making any explosive pass plays.

It is very puzzling why both of them (and Xavier Smith) are above Atwell on the receiver depth chart, and neither Mumpfield, Whittington or Smith appear to have the potential that Presley has displayed.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Tutu is a playmaker and so is Brennan Presley, who is on the Rams practice squad.

Sure seems like someone should get fired if Rams are leaving a playmaker on the practice squad, no?

 

[Steve808]

How Tutu is being handled is very strange. The man is always open and very explosive.

Tutu is a playmaker and so is Brennan Presley, who is on the Rams practice squad.

I just don't understand how Mumpfield and Whittington held a spot on the 53 man roster and didn't have to play even one minute of the preseason. It is genuinely mystifying because both of these guys are JAGS.

At the very least they should have had to play against other teams' depth players to see how they measure up.

They haven't shown enough to be claimed by other teams should they had been placed on the
Rams practice squad.

They've got no juice and no explosiveness, both are unable to separate. Neither have any wiggle or a second gear and are they are clearly unable to provide offence in the event of injury to Nukua or Adams.

They don't put pressure on a defence and provide little apart from perhaps blocking.

Meanwhile, the Rams could possibly lose Presley to a practice squad claim, and they barely use Atwell, despite the fact that he is always open and presents an impossible mismatch for safeties and nickel and dime corners.

Stafford missed Atwell for a potential long touchdown Monday night against the Giants. Stafford threw towards the sideline, while Atwell had beaten his man on a deep Go route against the Giants.

Can anyone recall either Mumpfield or Whittington making any explosive pass plays.

It is very puzzling why both of them (and Xavier Smith) are above Atwell on the receiver depth chart, and neither Mumpfield, Whittington or Smith appear to have the potential that Presley has displayed.

Just my 2 cents, but Tutu seems to contribute when he gets playing time. And IMO, he has made big plays against the whiners. I believe he deserves a roster spot for his blazing speed and ability to get open. Sure, he's not going to take over for Puka or Davante, but him being on the field with them forces the defense to account for the possibility that he's going to run a go.

 

[Karate61]

Just convert Tutu to a Tight End, and get him on the field. Problem solved!

 

[RamFan58years]

I have not been a big Tutu fam, and thought last year's usage relative to his contract was horrible. But I'm starting to come around. He does seem to be open almost all the time, I don't recall many drops, and he represents the only speed on the team. Speed of course is the one thing the team lacks in all phases. So if he can't or won't block, and at his size that's a near impossibility, then when he's in the game it'll be on passing downs, which the defense will realize immediately. That's not good. This will then sound weird, but what if he occasionally played as the sole receiver in 13P? He can take the top off, leaving one less defender in the vicinity of the LOS so the backs have slightly more space on a run and the TE's have more space for patterns. And after a little success running, deep throws to a single covered Tutu will be there. I realize this leaves DA and Puka off the field, which is insane. But I'm talking 4-5 plays a game.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

I have not been a big Tutu fam, and thought last year's usage relative to his contract was horrible. But I'm starting to come around. He does seem to be open almost all the time, I don't recall many drops, and he represents the only speed on the team. Speed of course is the one thing the team lacks in all phases. So if he can't or won't block, and at his size that's a near impossibility, then when he's in the game it'll be on passing downs, which the defense will realize immediately. That's not good. This will then sound weird, but what if he occasionally played as the sole receiver in 13P? He can take the top off, leaving one less defender in the vicinity of the LOS so the backs have slightly more space on a run and the TE's have more space for patterns. And after a little success running, deep throws to a single covered Tutu will be there. I realize this leaves DA and Puka off the field, which is insane. But I'm talking 4-5 plays a game.

He's got low-key great hands, even though he's got short arms and a small catch radius. Snatches that ball, catches everything.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

How Tutu is being handled is very strange. The man is always open and very explosive.

Tutu is a playmaker and so is Brennan Presley, who is on the Rams practice squad.

I just don't understand how Mumpfield and Whittington held a spot on the 53 man roster and didn't have to play even one minute of the preseason. It is genuinely mystifying because both of these guys are JAGS.

At the very least they should have had to play against other teams' depth players to see how they measure up.

They haven't shown enough to be claimed by other teams should they had been placed on the
Rams practice squad.

They've got no juice and no explosiveness, both are unable to separate. Neither have any wiggle or a second gear and are they are clearly unable to provide offence in the event of injury to Nukua or Adams.

They don't put pressure on a defence and provide little apart from perhaps blocking.

Meanwhile, the Rams could possibly lose Presley to a practice squad claim, and they barely use Atwell, despite the fact that he is always open and presents an impossible mismatch for safeties and nickel and dime corners.

Stafford missed Atwell for a potential long touchdown Monday night against the Giants. Stafford threw towards the sideline, while Atwell had beaten his man on a deep Go route against the Giants.

Can anyone recall either Mumpfield or Whittington making any explosive pass plays.

It is very puzzling why both of them (and Xavier Smith) are above Atwell on the receiver depth chart, and neither Mumpfield, Whittington or Smith appear to have the potential that Presley has displayed.

I think how well they know the offense is more important to McVay than it is to us. But it possibly stunts the Rams' ability to cycle in better talent.

 

[RamWoodie]

I’m going to say it. Whitt doesn’t impress me much at all, even as WR3. He does block well, but I can’t think of a single clutch pass he’s caught, and he has zero career TDs. He only had 6 total in a 5 year college career. I know he does the dirty work, but it shouldn’t be too difficult to replace him in any faucet of the game.

The main thing is Whitt runs right into the crowd on returns...the dude has no moves PERIOD!!!

 

[snackdaddy]

There was a big disparity between the second most and third most targets last game. They need to even that out more. 10 targets to Devonta is fine. He's an elite receiver. But Parkinson was a big part of the offense down the stretch last year. They need to get him more involved.

 

[Ram65]

I’m going to say it. Whitt doesn’t impress me much at all, even as WR3. He does block well, but I can’t think of a single clutch pass he’s caught, and he has zero career TDs. He only had 6 total in a 5 year college career. I know he does the dirty work, but it shouldn’t be too difficult to replace him in any faucet of the game.

The reality is that the Rams had a lot of options; they go to Puka, Adams the TEs (Parkinson, Higbee) and RB Williams. Ferguson is moved up the ladder as the third-top option. There are only so many passes to go around. The Rams system is geared to other options. J-Whitt is an inexpensive blocking 3WR with a low target high completion percentage.

Here is the year-by-year chart for Jordan Whittington, including his exact catch rate percentage (CATCH %): [1]

Whitt's numbers

Year	Team	Games (G)	Targets (TGTS)	Receptions (REC)	Catch %	Yards (YDS)	Touchdowns (TD)
2024	Los Angeles Rams	15	28	22	78.6%	293	0
2025	Los Angeles Rams	17	25	18	72.0%	171	0

Parkinson's numbers

Year	Team	Games (G)	Targets (TGTS)	Receptions (REC)	Catch %	Yards (YDS)	Touchdowns (TD)
2024	Los Angeles Rams	17	49	30	61.2%	294	1
2025	Los Angeles Rams	15	56	43	76.8%	408	8

Williams numbers

Year	Team	Targets (TGTS)	Receptions (REC)	Catch %	Receiving Yards (YDS)	Touchdowns (TD)
2024	Los Angeles Rams	49	34	69.4%	182	2
2025	Los Angeles Rams	48	36	75.0%	281	3

I did this awile a while ago and never posted it. Now that Whitt is back, it's still interesting numbers. Whitt is used more for the run game which will be important this week. Mumpfield had had 43 snaps a with half divided in routes and blocking. Those two can stay fresh in the thin air. I wonder if they sit Tutu with Whitt coming back.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

There was a big disparity between the second most and third most targets last game. They need to even that out more. 10 targets to Devonta is fine. He's an elite receiver. But Parkinson was a big part of the offense down the stretch last year. They need to get him more involved.

Park was clutch in several games.

 

[Liberator]

I’m gonna say it. Need a KR/PR and replace XSmith with Tutu as WR4/5. Whitt on KR is worse than XSmith at PR.

We need more tutu is all im hearing

 

[PARAM]

There was a big disparity between the second most and third most targets last game. They need to even that out more. 10 targets to Devonta is fine. He's an elite receiver. But Parkinson was a big part of the offense down the stretch last year. They need to get him more involved.

Your post made me curious so I checked the targets over the last 10 games......2 this year, 3 postseason and the last 5 regular season games. We went 6-4. There were 2 games with a huge dispartity between #2 and #3 target. The Giants game and the Carolina playoff game (both wins). In the other 8 games (4-4) the biggest disparity between #2 and #3 was 3 targets (SF wk 1; it was 2 three times and 1 three times).

You are 100% correct about Parkinson being the #3 target. Over the last 10 games.....

(targets)

Puka 99 (Missed 1 of the 10)
Adams 50 (Missed 3 of the 10)
Parkinson 43
Kyren 29
Ferguson 24
Mumpfield 23
Higbee 13
Allen 10
Xavier 10
Corum 8
Tutu 8
Whittington 4

That's a dozen skill position pass catchers and here's what I believe is important.
----Feed the hot hand (usually Puka or Davante) AND spread the ball around among everybody.

Parkinson has averaged 4.3 targets per game. That's about right. Ferguson's targets should increase though.

In the last 10 games Stafford has targeted 10 receivers twice, 9 receivers five times, 8 receivers once and 7 receivers twice. That is spreading the ball around. I was happy to see Kyren get a receiving TD because he should continue to be targeted in the passing game. I think Ferguson might switch places with Parkinson on that list going forward.

NOTE: The "hot hand"? Puka has led the team in targets in every one of the last 10 games that he's played (9).

 

[Mojo Ram]

Tutu can at least get himself open unlike these other guys, good hands but so small I wonder if Stafford just doesn’t see him? Lol idk man.

Whit is just Whit.

Im not ready to proclaim that Mumpfield is just Mumpfield yet but im pretty sure he’s JAG.

Fergs gets more time to become an every down reliable playmaker. I still don’t see what many others see but I digress.

Maybe use Higbee while he’s healthy a bit more.

These guys are all going to have to step up big time this week. Devante could get shut down.

Big road game in hostile environment. Get to 2-1
Go Rams.