The Rams’ 35-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday night did more than improve their record to 3-4. It also nudged them back into the playoff conversation just enough to make an in-season move feel realistic.
And if Los Angeles is going to shop before the trade deadline, wide receiver looks like the obvious place to start.
That need has already pushed the Rams into the conversation around Minnesota Vikings wideout Jauan Jennings. In a recent ESPN piece, Matt Bowen and Jeremy Fowler identified Los Angeles as the best trade fit for Jennings, who has become a name to watch as deadline speculation builds.
Jennings’ time with the Vikings has not gone as planned so far. He has played in five games this season and has just four catches for 43 yards, which helps explain why his name is floating around trade talks.
Still, there’s a reason teams would be interested. Jennings put together a much more productive season last year with the San Francisco 49ers, finishing with nine touchdowns and 643 receiving yards. That kind of track record is enough to suggest he could get back on track if he lands in the right situation.
For the Rams, the fit is easy to understand. They need help at receiver, Jennings is available enough to draw buzz, and a change of scenery might be exactly what he needs. Whether Los Angeles actually makes the move remains to be seen, but if Jennings does bounce back, he would give the Rams a valuable boost.
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