The Athletic’s Nate Atkins believes Blake Corum’s development as a pass catcher has helped the Rams deal with increasing blitz rates.

Leaning on Corum and No. 1 RB Kyren Williams has helped the Rams achieve a three-game winning streak, and Atkins notes that the Rams are 4-0 this season when Corum plays at least 30 percent of the offensive snaps. His development as a receiver and pass protector has erased run-pass tells pre-snap. Corum’s development as a weapon in the screen game, specifically, has allowed the Rams to beat the increasing blitz rates they have faced since Davante Adams (hamstring) was lost as a downfield receiving weapon. Corum belongs in starting lineups on a weekly basis at this point, as he establishes himself as a reliable RB2 in both real life and fantasy football.