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Gerald Everett catches one pass in first playoff game.

The rookie tight end gained four yards on his lone reception, as he slipped on the field like a lot of players did throughout the night. Everett is someone the Rams have high hopes for, and he was drafted in the second round for a reason. He’ll have breakout potential heading into his season NFL season and is someone to watch for 2018 fantasy drafts.

1/6/18 - 11:59 PM ET

Javorius Allen gets five carries in Week 17.

Allen ran well against the Bengals, gaining 37 yards on his five attempts. On the season, Allen had 153 carries for 591 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns along with 46 receptions for 250 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. He filled in very well for Danny Woodhead, who missed most of the early season after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 1, and Allen also ran well in the red zone for the Ravens and was seemingly the preferred runner there. Expect Allen to be back in the backfield with Alex Collins and Woodhead in 2018.

1/1/18 - 12:01 PM ET

Tyler Higbee catches one pass in playoff loss.

Higbee gained 11 yards on his lone reception, and he dropped a pass in the end zone late in the game on a perfect throw from Jared Goff. It wasn’t an easy catch for Higbee, who did go to the ground, but he probably should’ve come up with it. Because of the presence of Gerald Everett, Higbee’s role could decrease heading into his third season next year, but he’s not a highly-reccomended fantasy option either way.

1/6/18 - 11:58 PM ET

Jordan Taylor caught six passes for 65 yards in Sunday’s loss to Kansas City.

Taylor led the team in receptions and yards in the season finale, and he finishes 2017 with 13 catches for 142 yards. The 25-year-old will need to earn a roster spot next summer.

1/1/18 - 12:00 PM ET

Sammy Watkins catches one pass in playoff loss to Atlanta.

Watkins was quiet for most of the game, but he got involved late and ended up with one reception for 23 yards in the game. The reception was for a key first down, and then he later was targeted in the end zone but couldn’t come up with the ball on a play where he was arguably getting held by Falcons linebacker Deion Jones. On the final drive for LA, Watkins was targeted on a deep ball that it looked like he could’ve had for a would-be touchdown, but he didn’t come up with it. The talented receiver will be a free agent this offseason, and it’s a mystery whether he’ll return to the Rams. Watkins has indicated he believes in head coach Sean McVay and what the Rams are building, but there’s no question he didn’t produce the way he believes he’s capable of yardage wise. We’ll see what happens in the offseason, but Watkins should bounce back with more production in the yardage department in 2018.

1/6/18 - 11:55 PM ET

Alex Collins scores in Week 17.

Collins had 20 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown along with two receptions for 18 yards against the Bengals, with the score coming on a nice 17-yard run that he bounced outside. Collins had an very good first season with Baltimore, carrying 212 times for 973 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns along with 23 receptions for 187 receiving yards. He should return in 2018 and be the team’s leading ball-carrier, but we’ll see if the Ravens decide to add more to the backfield this offseason.

1/1/18 - 11:59 AM ET

Pharoh Cooper struggles in playoff loss.

Cooper—who was named a first-team All-Pro as a kick returner this week—lost a fumble and failed to get going on his 10 combined returns. The 22-year-old just didn’t look confident after an early punt return went off a teammates foot and was recovered by Atlanta, nearly fumbling a couple more times throughout the game. He should have plenty of time this offseason to get over the shaky performance and be an elite special teams player in 2018, but Cooper should be ignored for fantasy purposes.

1/6/18 - 11:54 PM ET