Blanton is expected to move into a reserve role Sunday in Minnesota after the Rams activated Tyler Higbee from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Nicholas Cothrel of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While COVID-19-related protocols kept Higbee out the past two weeks, Blanton picked up his first pair of NFL starts. Though he logged 79.3 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps between those contests, Blanton didn't see much involvement as a pass catcher, producing a 2-29-0 receiving line across four targets. Look for Higbee to dominate the playing time at the position over the final three games, with Blanton's opportunities mostly coming when the Rams want to get an extra blocker on the field.

Blanton started at tight end and played 43 of 66 offensive snaps but failed to secure his only target during Tuesday's 20-10 win over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton started for the second week in a row while Tyler Higbee had two separate stints on the reserve/COVID-19 list. When Higbee returns, Blanton's already minuscule fantasy value will take a notable hit. He hauled in two of four targets for 29 yards across his two turns as a starter.

Blanton is expected to start at tight end Tuesday against the Eagles, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Tyler Higbee stuck on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the second straight game, Blanton is once again in line to serve as the Rams' primary tight end. In his first NFL start during last week's win over the Cardinals, Blanton played 93 percent of the offensive snaps, but he served primarily as a blocker and finished with two receptions for 29 yards on three targets.

Blanton caught two of his three targets for 29 yards during Monday's 30-23 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

With Tyler Higbee being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list before the game, Blanton started and played 52 of 58 offensive snaps Monday. Obviously, Blanton's final stat line didn't make a notable fantasy impact, but it's likely he would again see a huge boost in playing time if Higbee were to miss another game. Fellow tight end Brycen Hopkins played 20 offensive snaps Monday, but he wasn't targeted in the passing game.

Blanton is expected to start at tight end in Monday's game against the Cardinals after the Rams placed Tyler Higbee on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton, an undrafted rookie out of Missouri, was added to the Rams' roster Week 7 and has played just 37 offensive snaps on the season, drawing three targets. The 6-foot-6, 262-pound Blanton has served mainly as a blocker during his time on the field, so he likely won't be tasked with matching Higbee's output as a pass catcher, even though he's the frontrunner to absorb most of the snaps at tight end. Behind Blanton on the depth chart are 2020 fourth-round draft pick Brycen Hopkins and practice squad call-up Jared Pinkney, who profile as better receiving threats than Blanton but have played just 16 offensive snaps between them during their NFL careers.

Blanton caught one of his two targets for six yards during Sunday's 37-7 win over Jacksonville. He played 10 offensive snaps.

EDGE Analysis

This was the second reception of the season for the 26-year-old tight end. However, it came with Los Angeles up 30-7 and in complete control of the game. Blanton has primarily been utilized on special teams this season, and he's likely to continue playing sparingly on offense.

Blanton caught a two-yard pass during Monday's 31-10 loss to San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

The reception came when the Rams faked a field-goal attempt that was snuffed out immediately by the 49ers at the end of the first half, so you don't need to read into it much. Additionally, Blanton only played two of 55 offensive snaps during the game. He's off the fantasy radar at this point of the season.

The Rams have promoted Blanton to their active roster ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Texans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton reverted to the practice squad earlier this week after suiting up for his first game of the season in Week 7. He will now make that back-to-back appearances, as he is expected to contribute on special teams and provide depth at tight end.

Blanton reverted to Los Angeles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton was active for the first time this season for Sunday's win over the Lions. The tight end logged just two offensive snaps and six snaps on special teams. Blanton will now rejoin the practice squad and await another opportunity to be elevated to the active roster.

Blanton was elevated to the Rams' active roster off the practice squad Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton will be active for the first time this season and for the first time since 2019. He will likely operate primarily on special teams with Johnny Mundt (knee) on injured reserve.