The Los Angeles Rams have one of the most diverse offensive attacks in football, with their entire system being predicated on Matthew Stafford's ability to diagnose the defense and get through his progressions.

The Rams have continually relied on this ability, leading to the NFL's most prolific passing offense last season. However, despite all their success, the Rams failed to find a consistent WR3 for their offense. And even with their increase in different personnel packages, the absence was felt when the Rams failed to score in the NFC Championship Game during their final red zone drive.

The biggest reason is that they could not replace Demarcus Robinson's ability to make plays down the field. Robinson had a successful stint with the Rams, with his speed and length taking advantage of Stafford's arm and precision.

Tutu Atwell was supposed to be that player, but he ended up being used as a speed decoy that Stafford was unable to successfully target, likely due to Atwell's smaller stature.

Robinson's height and his ability to make contested catches led directly to wins. Robinson scored 11 touchdowns in two seasons as a Ram, finding the end zone in nine different games. The Rams won both games in which Robinson scored two touchdowns, including the overtime game winner in Seattle. In the other seven contests, the Rams went 4-3.

In those three losses, the Rams scored at least 19 points and were either riddled with injury or let down by their defense or special teams. If the Rams' defense and special teams in 2026 are to be as believed, a strong WR3 should be the key for the Rams to score more touchdowns, especially as teams are set to focus on Davante Adams in the red zone this season.

Adams was targeted at a historically high rate inside the red zone last season, as he hauled in 14 touchdowns. The Rams have yet to establish a rushing attack in that part of the field that yields continuous results, meaning another threat must be established.

Currently, due to CJ Daniels' height, Konata Mumpfield and Jordan Whittington remain the team's top options for the position, unless Sean McVay feels Terrance Ferguson is able to take on that workload. Mumpfield is a better 50-50 receiver but has yet to show that in an NFL game, having done so more in practice. Mumpfield also has a close relationship with Adams. Whittington, meanwhile, is a physical threat who can separate from his defender mid-air, providing him space to make tight catches.

In order for the Rams to reach the pinnacle in 2026, they'll need someone to become what Robinson was because on their final red zone drive of last season, it wasn't Adams or Puka Nacua that got the final targets. It was their other options.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams offense requires a consistent WR3. Do they have one?