Jake Funk RB FA Fri 9/9/22 1:18 PM
Jake Funk
RB FA
Funk played exclusively on special teams and recorded no stats during Thursday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Even with Kyren Williams (ankle) leaving the game early, Funk never took an offensive snap while the majority of the rushing load fell to Darrell Henderson. Cam Akers also sits in front of Funk on the depth chart, meaning Funk's path to playing time and fantasy relevance may still be difficult even with Williams likely to miss a chunk of time with a high-ankle sprain.
Jake Funk RB FA Sat 8/27/22 9:50 PM
Jake Funk
RB FA
Funk rushed 12 times for 32 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Saturday's 16-7 preseason loss to the Bengals. He also lost a fumble.
EDGE Analysis
Funk played in all four quarters, splitting work with Trey Ragas while the Rams gave rookie Kyren Williams the night off. Williams seems to have secured the third-string running back spot over Funk, who did little to improve his standing in the competition Saturday. Funk could still make the team, especially if the Rams have any uncertainty over the availability of Cam Akers (undisclosed) or Darrell Henderson (undisclosed) moving forward.
Jake Funk RB FA Sat 8/20/22 1:53 AM
Jake Funk
RB FA
Funk rushed once for no gain and secured his only target for minus-1 yard in the Rams' 24-20 preseason loss to the Texans on Friday night.
EDGE Analysis
With neither Cam Akers nor Darrell Henderson suiting up due to undisclosed injuries, Funk served as the starting running back but actually saw less work than during the preseason-opening win against the Chargers. The 2021 seventh-round pick logged most of his game action on special teams last season, and he's likely headed for a similar role in 2022 if he sticks on the final 53-man roster.
Jake Funk RB FA Mon 8/15/22 11:13 PM
Jake Funk
RB FA
Funk is getting additional reps while Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson are not practicing due to soft-tissue injuries, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Sean McVay said that the Rams are "just being smart" with their top two running backs in limiting their time on the practice field, and Funk has been the recipient of a healthy share of the workload in their absence, including six carries for 16 yards in the Rams 29-21 win over the Chargers on Saturday. Kyren Williams returned from the active/PUP list last week and is also in the mix for valuable reps in practice, and the duo should see plenty of work for the rest of the preseason as they fight for the No. 3 spot on the team's backfield depth chart.
Jake Funk RB FA Sun 8/14/22 11:36 AM
Jake Funk
RB FA
Funk rushed six times for 16 yards in Saturday's 29-22 win over the Chargers. He also caught one of two passes for 10 yards and returned two kicks for 36 yards.
EDGE Analysis
Funk didn't light up the stat sheet Saturday, but he did show off a multi-faceted skill set beyond his rushing ability with his reception and two kick returns. Brandon Powell (knee) and Tutu Atwell will likely serve as the primary return men for the Rams during the regular season, but Funk's abilities on special teams may help swing the second-year running back onto the roster and into a backup role, especially if Kyren Williams (foot) isn't ready to go to start the regular season.
Jake Funk RB FA Wed 1/19/22 9:22 AM
Jake Funk
RB FA
Funk rushed twice for five yards during the 34-11 wild-card round victory over Arizona on Monday. He played four offensive snaps.
EDGE Analysis
The seventh-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft matched his regular-season numbers against the Cardinals on Monday. Funk rushed once in the second quarter and on the final offensive play of the game for the Rams, and he projects to have a limited role again this week against the Buccaneers with Cam Akers and Sony Michel healthy and running well.
Jake Funk RB FA Wed 12/29/21 12:04 PM
Jake Funk
RB FA
Funk rushed once for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Funk played just two of the Rams' 70 offensive snaps. Sony Michel carried the load, attempting 27 rushes in the contest. With Darrell Henderson (knee) placed on injured reserve, it's possible Funk could see an increase in usage down the stretch. It's important to note, however, that Cam Akers (Achilles) could make his season debut in Week 17 against the Ravens.
Jake Funk RB FA Tue 12/21/21 1:09 PM
Jake Funk
RB FA
The Rams activated Funk (hamstring) to the active roster Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Funk was originally expected to be out for the season, but he is now back with the Rams' active roster and could potentially suit up Tuesday against the Seahawks. Although he is very close to being fully healthy, the running back will likely continue to mostly see the field on special teams.
Jake Funk RB FA Sun 12/19/21 4:16 PM
Jake Funk
RB FA
Funk (hamstring) was designated to return from IR on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Funk was placed on IR on Oct. 19 after it was originally reported that he was done for the season. Now that Funk has been designated to return, he has a 21-day window to prove he is healthy enough to be moved to the main roster or he will officially be out for the rest of the season.
Jake Funk RB FA Tue 10/19/21 5:12 PM
Jake Funk
RB FA
Funk (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
This move comes as no surprise, as the running back was ruled out for the remainder of the season Monday. The 23-year-old mostly operated as a special teams option this year, only playing 17 offensive snaps in six contests.