Red-hot Demarcus Robinson scores points with Rams as they catch playoff fever

Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson celebrates his touchdown catch against the Saints just before the half. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

He has more playoff experience than Aaron Donald. More than Cooper Kupp. More than quarterback Matthew Stafford or any other Rams player.

Since first making an NFL roster in 2016, receiver Demarcus Robinson has never missed the postseason.

He made it six times with the Kansas City Chiefs — including two Super Bowls — and last season with the Baltimore Ravens.

Now Robinson, who is playing on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract, is looking to keep alive the streak with a Rams team that has vaulted into playoff contention.

“Yeah, man,” Robinson said, laughing, Wednesday. “That’s why I’m like, ‘Hey guys, we got to step it up around here.’ ”

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Robinson has been instrumental in the Rams’ surge to an 8-7 record and the No. 6 seed in the NFC. He caught four touchdown passes in the last four games and has teamed with Cooper Kupp, rookie Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell to give coach Sean McVay and Stafford multiple options.

“He’s just been so steady, so consistent,” McVay said, adding, “You talk about maximizing your opportunities — he’s done that.”

On Sunday, the Rams play the New York Giants (5-10) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. If the Rams defeat the Giants and the San Francisco 49ers in the season finale, they are assured of returning to the playoffs after a one-year absence.

But the Rams could clinch a playoff spot as soon as Sunday if they beat the Giants and get some help.

Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson runs for yardage after a catch.Times) (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

If the Rams win and the Seahawks lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Seattle, the Rams are in. The Rams also would earn a berth if they win and the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings play to a tie.

Robinson said he has…

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Publish date : 2023-12-28 12:30:34

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