Darrell Henderson

Here's something not many people know. Cam Akers had two more touches than Henderson in 2020, yet Henderson finished with 35 more total yards and scored three more touchdowns. He also broke tackles more consistently than Akers. Look, this isn't me saying that Henderson is going to be the lead back; it appears that Sean McVay likes Akers and wants him to be the guy. All I'm saying is that if Akers isn't producing like they'd hoped, Henderson can fill that role. This is likely to be more of a timeshare than most believe, though Henderson is on the wrong end of it. Still, he'll have some value, and should Akers miss any time, Henderson could be a league winner.

Darrell Henderson (ankle) placed on injured reserve

The Rams placed RB Darrell Henderson on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain.

Fantasy Impact

Henderson will be sidelined until at least the NFC Championship game, should the Rams make it that far. Cam Akers (ankle) appears unlikely to play as well, which means Malcolm Brown should lead this backfield in touches against Arizona in Week 17. Jared Goff (thumb) won't start this one either, so expectations should be very tempered for LA's offense as a whole.