Rams fans aren't the only ones invested in CJ Daniels' Week 10 performance

Will the Los Angeles Rams finally target rookie receiver CJ Daniels? A growing number of fantasy football managers hope so, as the absence of Davante Adams and Puka Nacua has left them scrambling for a replacement. And right now, Daniels appears to be that guy.

For fantasy football competitors, losing a high-scoring player like Nacua comes at a terrible time in the season. All top-tier talent has already been claimed, forcing impacted managers to quickly seek a viable substitute. Many are debating whether veteran Tutu Atwell or Daniels makes more sense.

The Rams themselves are under the same pressure to find an alternative weapon with Adams and Nacua unavailable. What might the offense might look like in Week 10? After Atwell failed to deliver in Week 9 despite a significant uptick in targets, it's worth wondering how opportunities will be distributed.

CJ Daniels stock is rising rapidly as Rams navigate injuries

Hearing Matthew Stafford sing Daniels' praises is tangible evidence fans can point to as proof that the young receiver will get his shot against the Cardinals. Video clips of the two in practice have buoyed hopes that the rookie will finally contribute.

Daniels is not someone pulled out of the draft with questionable traits. He is a blue-collar workaholic who loves to snag contested catches. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, he is a robust, physical target. In college, Daniels used his stature and athletic tools in ways that marked him as an NFL receiver.

In three preseason games for the Rams, Daniels caught 15 of 24 passes for 128 yards - from three different quarterbacks. Given LA's lack of healthy options - Jordan Whittington is also on injured reserve and tight end Terrance Ferguson has been ruled out against Arizona - that should be enough to prove him worthy of a role in the offense.

With a depleted receiver room, Daniels has the chance to emerge as another of the Rams' Day 3 draft diamonds. Now, fans and fantasy football owners alike hope he gets that chance. That's something this team desperately needs.

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