Demarcus Robinson Week 2 Outlook - Rams at Cardinals

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Thu, Sep 12th 2024, 1:05pm EDT

Last week, after Puka Nacua left the game (2nd quarter through OT), Robinson had a 17.4% target share, a 19.6% air-yard share, 2.00 YPRR, and a 16.7% first-read share (second on the team tied with Tyler Johnson). Robinson should assume the WR2 role with Nacua out. In Week 1, among 78 qualifying receivers, Robinson ranked 33rd in separation and 13th in route win rate. These numbers check out as he was 18th in separation and 42nd in route win rate last year (among 125 qualifying receivers). Robinson will run about 66% of his routes against Sean Murphy-Bunting (2023: 65.2% catch rate and 91.9 passer rating) and Starling Thomas (career: 78% catch rate and 139.7 passer rating). Last year, the Cardinals allowed the third-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. They could easily be in that area code again in 2024.