Garners seven looks against Bears

Everett caught four of seven targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 15-6 loss to Chicago. He also played 36 of 63 offensive snaps.

Analysis: This was the first time all season that Everett played more than fellow tight end Tyler Higbee, as the former was on the field for just 27 offensive snaps. The playing time has been trending this way for a few weeks, and with Los Angeles struggling offensively and playing from behind Sunday, it's not surprising that Everett was on the field more -- he's the more dangerous receiving threat. The second-year player out of Southern Alabama still has a long way to go to be a reliable fantasy asset,…read more

Held in check by Lions

Everett played 24 of 69 offensive snaps and caught one of three targets for seven yards during Sunday's 30-16 win over Detroit.

Analysis: Everett was gaining momentum with multiple receptions in three consecutive games heading into last week's bye, so his Week 13 showing was disappointing. He projects as a perfect fit for head coach Sean McVay's offense and has three receptions of over 20 yards through the past five games, so there's definite potential. It just seems more likely that he makes a consistent fantasy impact in future years and not over the final games of the 2018 season.

Catches two touchdowns in win

Everett caught three of four targets for 49 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 54-51 win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: Everett was the hero Monday night, scoring both his touchdowns in the fourth quarter when the Rams were trailing. His first came on a seven-yard pass midway through the final period, and his second proved to be the game-winner, as he hauled in a 40-yarder along the sideline and tip-toed his way to pay dirt with under two minutes remaining. In doing so, Everett has now scored all three of his touchdowns this season over the Rams' last two games, sending him into their bye week on a high note.

Snaps touchdown drought

Everett hauled in both of his targets, picking up 15 receiving yards as well as his first touchdown since Week 13 of last season during Sunday's 36-31 win over Seattle.

Analysis: Everett encouragingly snapped a 13-game scoring drought with his 10-yard touchdown catch from Jared Goff, but what's more crucial to his sustainability as a fantasy asset is the volume of work that he's garnering in terms of target share. Sure, it's nothing that will make him a week-in, week-out fantasy TE1 by any stretch of the imagination, but the second-year man from South Alabama has averaged three targets per game since Week 5, compared to four combined targets through Los Angeles' first…read more

Records season-high 48 receiving yards

Everett caught three of five targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 45-35 loss to New Orleans.

Analysis: This was Everett's best showing of the season, and he notched a reception of 20-plus yards for the second consecutive week. There's no questioning the sophomore's potential, but until he's incorporated into the offense more consistently, fantasy players will struggle to trust him in the majority of settings. Additionally, Everett played just 18 offensive snaps compared to fellow tight end Tyler Higbee's 42.

Hauls in longest catch of 2018

Everett played just 17 of 78 offensive snaps and caught one of his two targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 29-27 win over the Packers.

Analysis: The 22-yard grab stands as Everett's longest reception of the season and also reaffirmed his big-play potential. He hauled in four 20-yard receptions as a rookie last season, after all. Unfortunately, Everett's target share is too small to make him a reliable fantasy asset, and he's also consistently playing fewer offensive snaps than fellow tight end Tyler Higbee. Additionally, with the Rams out to an 8-0 start, it's unlikely the offensive game plan will change to incorporate either tight end…read more

Quiet against 49ers

Everett played just 22 of 61 offensive snaps and lost five yards with his only reception during Sunday's 39-10 win over San Francisco.

Analysis: At this stage of the season, it looks like another lost fantasy year for Everett. The tight end owns all the athletic gifts to make an impact, but he's not receiving enough looks in the passing attack with just 13 targets through seven games. Everett still owns some dynasty appeal, but all seasonal expectations for him should be tempered at this point.

Grabs two receptions in Week 6

Everett caught two of four targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: The sophomore tight end continues to play fewer offensive snaps than peer Tyler Higbee, with the latter playing 55 to Everett's 21. However, Everett has been more involved in the passing attack with five catches for 48 yards the past two weeks. The next step for the South Alabama product is to showcase the big-play ability -- 15.3 yards per reception -- he flashed as a rookie. Everett remains a long way from being a reliable fantasy option.

Catches three passes against Seattle

Everett caught all three of his targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seahawks.

Analysis: Not only did the second-year tight end make the most of his 16 offensive snaps Sunday, Everett could also be in line for more work in the passing attack if Brandin Cooks (concussion) and Cooper Kupp (concussion) are forced to miss time. It's still a wait-and-see situation for now, and tight end Tyler Higbee (53 offensive snaps) also continues to receiving more playing time than Everett, so fantasy expectations should remain tempered.

Hauls in one pass against Vikings

Everett played 23 of 55 offensive snaps and caught his only target for 13 yards during Thursday's 38-31 win over Minnesota.

Analysis: While this was Everett's highest offensive snap count of the season, fellow tight end Tyler Higbee sustained a knee injury during the game and wasn't available for a stretch. With Todd Gurley and the Los Angeles wide receiver trio (Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp) locked into huge target shares, there are only scraps left for Everett and Higbee. It's currently not a promising fantasy setup for either tight end.

Held to three yards

Everett caught one of two targets for three yards during Sunday's 35-23 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Everett has yet to live up to his 2017 second-round-pick billing, averaging less than a reception per game. The Rams -- chock full of weapons -- haven't had much use for their tight ends this season with targets needed for Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp. Everett's not worth considering, particularly against a tough Minnesota defense Thursday.

Reels in first catch of 2018

Everett recorded a 17-yard reception during Sunday's 34-0 win over Arizona.

Analysis: After missing the majority of the preseason with a shoulder injury and playing just five offensive snaps Week 1, it was encouraging to see Everett haul in a lengthy reception Sunday. He's still firmly behind Tyler Higbee on the depth chart, as Everett played just eight offensive snaps compared to Higbee's 64. However, it wouldn't be shocking if the second-year tight end out of South Alabama became more involved in the passing attack as the season progresses. Everett was handpicked by the…read more

Ready for Week 1

Everett (shoulder) isn't listed on the Rams' Week 1 injury report Thursday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Expected to challenge starter Tyler Higbee for reps at tight end this season, Everett instead spent the bulk of training camp and the entire preseason recovering from an unspecified shoulder injury. At one point, Everett was seen with a sling on his left arm during a practice session. With the season opener days away, he has reached 100 percent health -- or at least enough to avoid the injury report -- but the past month may have put a damper on his ability to produce early on.

Aiming for Week 1 return

Everett (shoulder) is working towards a Week 1 return, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Analysis: Everett's shoulder injury has lingered for the larger part of August and seemingly could affect his chances of playing in Week 1. The injury has caused some concern due to the prolonged recovery time, but coach Sean McVay feels that barring any setbacks, Everett will be ready to go for the regular-season opener.

No practice Saturday

Everett (shoulder) is not practicing Saturday, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Everett, who's been diagnosed with a sprained shoulder, was seen Saturday with a sling supporting his left arm, making it seem as if the he isn't particularly close to practicing at this juncture. With Everett sidelined, Tyler Higbee will continue to serve as the Rams' unquestioned No. 1 tight end until further notice.

Dealing with shoulder sprain

Everett has been diagnosed with a shoulder sprain and could miss at least a week, Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis: Everett sustained the minor shoulder injury at some point during the past week of training camp, but the backup tight end isn't dealing with an issue that could put his Week 1 availability in jeopardy at this point. With Everett sidelined and essentially considered day-to-day, Temarrick Hemingway and Henry Krieger-Coble could see additional reps at tight end behind starter Tyler Higbee.

Hampered with shoulder injury

Everett is dealing with a shoulder injury, the severity of which is unknown, Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis: Everett is currently listed as No. 2 on the tight end depth chart behind Tyler Higbee, but could be in for a bigger role this season as he gets more and more used to playing the position at the professional level. Head coach Sean McVay has touted Everett's potential to be an asset in the Rams' offense, so hopefully his shoulder injury isn't of major concern. Everett has over a month to get healthy before regular season play begins.

Everett could take on a larger role in his second season, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official website reports. "Gerald is a guy that has a lot of ability," said Rams coach Sean McVay. "I think its continuing to get more comfortable playing the tight end position at the professional level. And we ask a lot of our guys, being able to play in the run and the pass game, and sometimes compete in protection, and Gerald's a guy that I think he's going to attack the offseason the right way and we're hoping to see him continue to improve."

Analysis: The 44th overall pick in last year's draft, Everett caught 16 of 32 targets for 244 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie, displaying big-play ability with catch-and-run gains of 69, 44 and 39 yards. All three of those plays occurred in the first half of the season, and he had only 45 receiving yards over the final eight weeks. Everett nonetheless may compete for the starting job in training camp, given that incumbent Tyler Higbee, a 2016 fourth-round pick, caught only 25 of 45 targets for 295…read more

Everett played just 21 of 68 offensive snaps and caught one of two targets for only four yards during Saturday's 26-13 loss to Atlanta in the wild-card round.

Analysis: While the 2017 second-round pick played sparingly all season, he flashed enough in limited action to project a promising future over the coming years. Everett finished the regular season with 16 receptions for 244 yards (15.3 yards per catch) and two touchdowns, including two catches for over 40 yards. His athleticism and big-play potential will likely be more integrated into head coach Sean McVay's offense in 2018, but with Tyler Higbee also in the mix, Everett might still struggle to be a…read more

Everett caught just three of six targets for 16 yards and lost a fumble during Sunday's 34-13 loss to San Francisco.

Analysis: The rookie tight end also had a blunder on special teams, as he ran into the punter, and the ensuing penalty extended a drive for the 49ers. Everett wraps up his first season with 16 receptions for 244 yards and two scores. He will probably remain involved in the offense and garner the odd look in the playoffs because his athleticism, speed and size make him a potential matchup nightmare. However, Everett should continue to be viewed as an unreliable asset in all fantasy settings during the…read more

Everett played 18 of 58 offensive snaps and caught two of four targets for seven yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 32-16 win over Arizona.

Analysis: The score was the second of the campaign for the rookie, and Everett now has just 12 receptions for 222 yards through 12 games. However, he's showcased tremendous upside with four of those catches going for at least 20 yards and two of the 40-yard variety. Additionally, his athleticism projects to provide plenty of matchup problems -- especially near the goal line -- as the rookie matures and his role expands in the future. As a result, Everett's long-term upside is intriguing, but he's still…read more

Everett caught one of two targets for eight yards during Sunday's 24-7 loss to Minnesota.

Analysis: The rookie tight end was on the field for just 19 of 59 offensive snaps, as Tyler Higbee continues to receive more playing time. As a result, it's difficult to rely on Everett in any seasonal fantasy setting. However, the South Alabama product is definitely still a solid prospect to consider stashing in deep keeper/dynasty leagues.

Everett played 20 of 66 offensive snaps but didn't haul in either of his targets during Sunday's 33-7 win over Houston.

Analysis: While the stat line was obviously discouraging, Everett's first target came in the red zone on Los Angeles' first offensive play. Additionally, the rookie has flashed upside in the passing attack to accompany his tremendous athleticism. Unfortunately, it doesn't look promising for Everett's value heading down the fantasy stretch drive this year. He's clearly behind Tyler Higbee on the depth chart and is watching from the sidelines too much to be counted on as a virtual asset. However,…read more