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Rams defenders stat well in loss	Updated 11/29/2009
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams LB James Laurinaitis (nine tackles, sack), RB Oshiomogho Atogwe (nine tackles), LB Paris Lenon (three tackles, forced fumble) and DB Justin King (tackle, fumble recovery) all played well in a Week 12 loss to the Seahawks.	Analysis: Laurinaitis is having a stellar rookie season and ranks in the top 10 in tackles among linebackers. He is a must-start elite option in IDP leagues. Atogwe is also a solid starting choice, while King and Lenon have no Fantasy value.

Atogwe leads way for Rams defenders	Updated 10/25/2009
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB Oshiomogho Atogwe (seven tackles), DL C.J. Ah You (seven tackles), DB Ronald Bartell (six tackles), DB Bradley Fletcher (five tackles) and LB James Laurinaitis (four tackles) led the way defensively in a Week 7 loss to the Colts.	Analysis: Atogwe and Laurinaitis are Fantasy studs at their respective positions in IDP play, while the other three are not worth using in Week 8 at Detroit.

Atogwe has 10-tackle game	Updated 10/18/2009
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: St. Louis DB Oshiomogho Atogwe had 10 tackles on Sunday in the team's Week 6 game at Jacksonville. It was his highest tackle total of the season.	Analysis: Atogwe now has 40 tackles so far this season through six games and has an interception to boot. He is a consistent taclling presence and worth using in most IDP formats.

Dahl, Atogwe make impact in loss	Updated 10/11/2009
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB Craig Dahl (seven tackles, sack) and DB Oshiomogho Atogwe (six tackles, sack) had nice performances in a Week 5 loss to the Vikings.	Analysis: Otogwe is a solid starting LB in all IDP Fantasy formats, while Dahl isn't worth worrying about heading into Week 6 at Jacksonville.

Witherspoon leads in tackles Week 2	Updated 9/20/2009
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams LB Will Witherspoon led the team in tackles on Sunday of Week 2 against the Redskins. Witherspoon amassed 10 total tackles. Oshiomogho Atogwe added 8 tackles as did James Laurinaitis.	Analysis: Witherspoon already has 16 tackles on the season after two games and that is a solid number. He can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy LB in IDP leagues. Atogwe also has 16 total tackles and an interception. He can be used as a No. 1 DB Week 3 against the Packers. Laurinaitis already has 22 tackles on the season and is a No. 3 IDP option most weeks.

Atogwe picks off Hasselbeck	Updated 9/13/2009
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: St. Louis DB Oshiomogho Atogwe had a solid first game against the Seahawks in their Week 1 matchup. He tied for the second-most tackles on the team and also intercepted a Matt Hasselbeck pass in the game.	Analysis: Atogwe was given the Rams' franchise tag in the offseason, something that he says has motivated him. He played like a franchise Fantasy player in the team's first game against Seattle. We'll see how Atogwe continues to be used by defensive mastermind Steve Spagnuolo, but for now keep using him as a must-own Fantasy DB in Week 2 against the Redskins.

Atogwe motivated by franchise tag	Updated 8/23/2009
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Being saddled with the franchise tag did not rub St. Louis Rams free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe the wrong way. "That meant a lot to me," Atogwe said Sunday after practice at Rams Park. "It was an honor, to say the least, to be that highly thought of by the organization and to be put among the top in your position in this league." Atogwe signed the $6.3 million franchise tender July 15 and reported on time to camp. He did not miss any minicamps even though he was not under contract. That impressed rookie coach Steve Spagnuolo, who thought Atogwe handled the franchise tag situation well. "I've told him a number of times how classy I think he has handled everything," Spagnuolo said. "That's a quality person right there. Forget about the football talent. "And, I sensed that the first time when I first got here, I visited with him in my office, and you could see that right away."	Analysis: Work is important to Atogwe. After a practice that lasted just over two hours, Atogwe went with his teammates to sign autographs and take photographs with the fans. Sunday was the last open practice for fans. Then Atogwe caught balls off the JUGS machine before doing some conditioning exercises. "I don't mind the hard work," Atogwe said. "I've been blessed to play this game and it's by God's grace that I'm able to work and I'll do that for Him." His body of work with the Rams, who drafted him in the third round in 2005, is impressive. He has emerged as one of the league's top defensive talents. Last season, Atogwe made a career-high total of 109 tackles. He led the team in interceptions with five and forced fumbles with eight. Atogwe was voted by his teammates as Rams MVP. That followed a 2007 season in which Atogwe showed he was a ballhawk. He led the NFC with eight interceptions, including one off Arizona's Kurt Warner he returned 52 yards for his lone touchdown. It will be interesting to see how Atogwe continues to play in 2009, his first under the defensive mastermind Spagnuolo. Atogwe remains a must-own Fantasy DB.

Atogwe gets one-year deal	Updated 7/15/2009
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: The St. Louis Rams and safety Oshiomogho Atogwe have agreed to a one-year contract. Terms were not disclosed Wednesday. The 28-year-old Atogwe was designated as a non-exclusive franchise player in February. Atogwe led the NFL with eight interceptions in 2007. Last season, he started all 16 games at free safety for the third straight season and had a career-high 109 tackles. He also led St. Louis with five interceptions, eight forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.	Analysis: This is good news because Atogwe will still be motivated to earn a new contract. We view Atogwe as a solid DB in IDP leagues, and he's worth drafting as a top player at his position this year.

Atogwe factors on two turnovers	Updated 12/21/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB Oshiomogho Atogwe had an interception -- his fifth -- and a fumble recovery Week 16 against the 49ers. He also had seven solo tackles.	Analysis: Atogwe's interception ended a seven-game drought. He remains a decent DB for Fantasy purposes, but his inconsistencies put him on the lower end of No. 1 options.

Atogwe leads Rams with nine tackles	Updated 11/30/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB Oshiomogho Atogwe led his team with a season-high nine tackles in a Week 13 loss to Miami. He also forced a fumble.	Analysis: Atogwe is a fine DB, but hasn't recorded an interception in his last six games after picking up four INTs in his first seven games. He remains a solid No. 1 DB in all all IDP Fantasy leagues.

Four Rams defenders probable	Updated 11/7/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe (thigh), DT Adam Carriker (ankle), LB Chris Chamberlain (illness) and DE Leonard Little (hamstring) are probable for Week 10 at the Jets.	Analysis: Of these defenders, only Atogwe and Little are worthwhile Fantasy options -- especially Atogwe, who has done well this season. Consider them decent picks for Week 10 against the Jets.

Atogwe's INT streak ends	Updated 11/2/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Cardinals DB O.J. Otogwe, who made six tackles in a Week 9 loss to the Cardinals, saw his two-game interception streak end.	Analysis: Atogwe is playing superbly right now and will get to try and pick off Brett Favre in Week 10. Continue to start him in all formats.

Atogwe makes another interception	Updated 10/26/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB Oshiomogho Atogwe made his fourth interception in his last three games when he picked off Matt Cassel in a Week 8 loss to the Patriots.	Analysis: Atogwe is on fire right now and remains a solid start in all IDP Fantasy formats for Week 9 vs. Arizona.

Rams defenders corral Cowboys	Updated 10/19/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Notable Rams defenders from Week 7 vs. Dallas include: DB O.J. Atogwe (three solo tackles, two interceptions), DL Leonard Little (four total tackles, 1.5 sacks, forced fumble), LB Will Witherspoon (three solo tackles, interception) and DL James Hall (three total tackles, 1.5 sacks).	Analysis: Of these defenders, Atogwe, Little and Witherspoon are worth using in IDP league play. The Rams play at the Patriots in Week 8.

Atogwe scores on 85-yard return	Updated 10/12/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: St. Louis DB O.J. Atogwe was in the right place at the right time in Week 6. Just before halftime, the Redskins were driving in the red zone. QB Jason Campbell's pass was deflected and caught by offensive lineman Pete Kendall. Kendall fumbled and Atogwe scooped it up and took it 85 yards for a touchdown.	Analysis: Atogwe had not gotten off to a very solid start this season along with the rest of the Rams defense. But he has been too productive the last two years to give up on and this performance shows why. Continue to use him in IDP leagues.

Atogwe intercepts a pass in Week 4	Updated 9/28/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe recorded three tackles and an interception in Week 4 vs. Buffalo.	Analysis: Atogwe had not gotten off to a very solid start this season along with the rest of the Rams defense. But he has been too productive the last two years to give up on and this performance shows why. Continue to use him in IDP leagues.

Witherspoon leads Rams defenders	Updated 9/21/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams LB Will Witherspoon and rookie DE Chris Long led their team with seven tackles each in a Week 3 loss to the Seahawks. Also contributing were DL Adam Carriker (six tackles), DB Tye Hill (six tackles), DB Corey Chavous (six tackles) and DB O.J. Atogwe (six tackles).	Analysis: Witherspoon and Atogwe are solid No. 1 LBs in all IDP formats, while Long is a promising rookie worth using as a bye-week replacement. The rest of these guys have little or no Fantasy value. St. Louis hosts Buffalo in Week 4.

Atogwe does little in Week 2	Updated 9/14/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe finished with just one tackle in Week 2 against the Giants. He did not get credited with any passes defended.	Analysis: Atogwe has not gotten off to a very solid start this season along with the rest of the Rams defense. But he has been too productive the last two years to give up on after just two weeks.

FS Atogwe has another strong year	Updated 2/7/2008
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: One bright spot in the Rams' secondary in 2007 was DB O.J. Atogwe, who totaled 75 tackles (66 solo) with eight interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown) and 12 passes defensed. He finished as a top-10 Fantasy DB in standard-scoring leagues that reward tackles. Better yet (for him), Atogwe will be a restricted free agent this offseason.	Analysis: Look for Atogwe to get paid to stay with the Rams for at least one more season. As far as Fantasy DBs go, he's not bad so long as he keeps up the great passing D stats. Think of him as a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 option in IDP leagues this summer, worth a middle- to late-round pick in all formats.

Atogwe top INT man in NFC	Updated 12/31/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Oshiomogho "O.J." Atogwe picked a perfect time to record his best season as a pro. Atogwe was a bright spot in an otherwise dismal year for the St. Louis Rams. The free safety, now a restricted free agent, started all 16 games and finished with 75 tackles and an NFC-best eight interceptions. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Atogwe finished with the most interceptions by a Rams player since Dexter McCleon intercepted eight passes in 2000. The 26-year-old is in his third season out of Stanford. Atogwe said he would like to return to St. Louis but his contract situation is not something he is going to worry about in the offseason. "My job is to come out here and work hard and play," he said. "That all takes care of itself. It's not even a concern of mine. It's not something I stress about because what's going to happen is going to happen. I played well this year. I held up to my end of the bargain."	Analysis: Atogwe should receive plenty of attention this offseason (the Rams may be forced to use a first-round tender on him). Figure Atogwe to be a low-end No. 2 Fantasy DB in 2008.

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Atogwe has career season in 2007	Updated 12/31/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Oshiomogho "O.J." Atogwe picked a perfect time to record his best season as a pro. Atogwe was a bright spot in an otherwise dismal year for the St. Louis Rams, who wrapped up a disappointing 3-13 season with a 48-19 loss at Arizona on Sunday. The free safety, now a restricted free agent, started all 16 games and finished with 75 tackles and an NFC-best eight interceptions. "It's a great honor to lead the NFC in interceptions," Atogwe said Monday. "There are a lot of good players in the NFC. I'm truly blessed." Atogwe said he would like to return to St. Louis but his contract situation is not something he is going to worry about in the offseason. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Atogwe finished with the most interceptions by a Rams player since Dexter McCleon intercepted eight passes in 2000. The 26-year-old is in his third season out of Stanford.	Analysis: Atogwe ended his season on a high note in the season finale. He picked off a Kurt Warner pass late in the third quarter and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown. "It was a good game. I made some plays, but we lost, so I don't take a lot of pleasure in it," Atogwe said. "It was my first pick-6 (interception returned for a touchdown) since high school. It was definitely a long time coming. It's something I'll cherish." Look for Atogwe to be a solid No. 3 DB in IDP leagues for 2008.

Atogwe has two picks in Week 15	Updated 12/16/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe had four tackles and two interceptions in Week 15 vs. Green Bay.	Analysis: Atogwe is having a career season with 69 tackles and seven interceptions after turning in a breakout performance in 2006. He is one of the better defensive backs in the NFL that you never heard of and a decent low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.

Atogwe removed from practice report	Updated 12/13/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe (groin) went through limited practice reps Wednesday, but returned to a full routine Thursday and was removed from the practice report as the team prepares for Week 15 vs. Green Bay. Atogwe had an interception in four straight games before that streak ended Week 14 against the Bengals.	Analysis: Atogwe is having a career season with 65 tackles and five interceptions after turning in a breakout performance in 2006. He is one of the better defensive backs in the NFL that you never heard of and a decent low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. It appears as though he will play Week 15.

Groin injury flares up on Atogwe	Updated 12/12/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe (groin) went through limited practice reps Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 15 vs. Green Bay. Atogwe had an interception in four straight games before that streak ended Week 14 against the Bengals.	Analysis: Atogwe is having a career season with 65 tackles and five interceptions after turning in a breakout performance in 2006. He is one of the better defensive backs in the NFL that you never heard of and a decent low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. Continue to track his progress.

Atogwe has INTs in four straight	Updated 12/2/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe picked off Chris Redman in St. Louis' 28-16 win over the Falcons in Week 13 and now has an interception in four straight games. He also had six tackles in the victory.	Analysis: Atogwe is playing superbly lately, as it is very difficult to get interceptions in four straight games. If you need some help in the DB department, Otogwe could be a great option in Week 14 against the turnover-prone Bengals.

Atogwe gets interception	Updated 11/25/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe had one tackle and an interception Sunday against Seattle.	Analysis: Atogwe is a low-end DB in IDP leagues and is not worth using in Week 13 against Atlanta.

O.J. Atogwe gets pick off Dilfer	Updated 11/18/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe had an interception and nine tackles -- six solo -- Week 11 at San Francisco.	Analysis: Atogwe now has 50 tackles and three interceptions this season, making him a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy DB. The Rams host the Seahawks in Week 12.

Atogwe gets interception	Updated 11/11/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe had four tackles and an interception Sunday against the Saints.	Analysis: Atogwe is a low-end DB but should be considered a decent option in Week 11 at the 49ers.

Atogwe has four tackles, pass defended	Updated 10/28/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe made four tackles and defended a pass in St. Louis' 27-20 loss to the Browns in Week 8.	Analysis: Atogwe is nothing more than a backup DB in the deepest of IDP leagues, so be sure to leave him on the bench in Week 9 as the Rams are off. He will return to action in Week 10 against the Saints.

Rams defenders hit the Cards	Updated 10/7/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Notable Rams defenders from Week 5 vs. Arizona include: LB Will Witherspoon (14 total tackles, sack, forced fumble), CB Fakhir Brown (nine solo tackles, two interceptions), DB O.J. Atogwe (five solo tackles) and LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (six total tackles).	Analysis: Of these players, only Witherspoon is a must-start in IDP leagues. Atogwe is a nice low-end DB in deeper leagues, but everyone else can be ignored for now in Fantasy play (including Brown, who won't produce stats like this consistently).

Atogwe gets interception	Updated 9/30/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe had five tackles and an interception Sunday against Dallas.	Analysis: Atogwe is a decent low-end DB in IDP leagues in Week 5 against Arizona.

Rams defenders quiet at Bucs	Updated 9/23/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: There's not much to like from the Rams defenders in Week 3 action at Tampa Bay. CB Ronald Bartell led the way with six solo tackles, SS Corey Chavous had five tackles, LB Will Witherspoon totaled six hits, DE Leonard Little had four solo tackles, CB O.J. Atogwe had three solo tackles, LB Brandon Chillar had six total tackles and a forced fumble, DL Clifton Ryan had two solo tackles and a forced fumble and DL Trevor Johnson had a sack and a solo tackle.	Analysis: Of these players, Chavous, Witherspoon and Little are reliable Fantasy IDP players; Atogwe is decent in deeper leagues. The rest of these players aren't worth owning in Fantasy play.

Atogwe has four tackles	Updated 9/16/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe had four tackles Sunday against the Rams.	Analysis: Atogwe should be considered a low-end DB in IDP leagues in Week 3 against Tampa Bay.

Rams defenders lend a hand	Updated 9/9/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Notable Rams defenders from Week 1 vs. Carolina include: CB O.J. Atogwe (ten solo tackles), CB Tye Hill (seven tackles), LB Brandon Chillar (eight total tackles, forced fumble) and DB Chris Chavous (seven total tackles, forced fumble). DE Leonard Little (five total tackles) and Will Witherspoon (six total tackles) also helped in.	Analysis: Witherspoon, Little, Hill and Atogwe are useful in Fantasy IDP league play from week to week. Chavous is more of a low-end option. Consider these players when they face the 49ers at home in Week 2.

Atogwe bursts on the scene	Updated 3/1/2007
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Rams CB Oshiomogho "O.J." Atogwe got a starting CB job this season and ended 2006 with 72 total tackles (63 solo), a sack, a fumble recovery, seven passes defensed and three interceptions.	Analysis: Atogwe is better served for keeper leagues since he's a reserve Fantasy DB at this point. Consider him with a late-round pick in deeper IDP leagues.

Rams DST does little	Updated 12/24/2006
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: The Rams DST had a fumble recovery against the Redskins and nothing eles. DB Corey Chavous had four tackles and a fumble recovery. LB Will Witherspoon had five tackles. DL Leonard Little had five tackles. DB O.J. Atogwe had eight tackles.	Analysis: The Rams DST is not a recommended option for Week 17 against the Vikings but use all regular IDP players as needed.

Rams' injury report lengthy	Updated 12/6/2006
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: The Rams Week 14 injury report includes: LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (concussion) as doubtful; DE Victor Adeyanju (forearm), DB O.J. Atogwe (concussion), DB Jerome Carter (ankle) and CB Tye Hill (thigh) as questionable; QB Marc Bulger (ribs), WR Torry Holt (knee), WR Kevin Curtis (calf), RB Stephen Davis (calf) and FB Paul Smith (neck) as probable. The Rams host the Bears in Week 14. Kacyvenski, Atogwe, Carter and Hill did not practice Wednesday.	Analysis: Obviously, Bulger and Holt are must-starts at this point. But other than Curtis (a low-end No. 4 Fantasy WR), Hill (a solid keeper and a good reserve DB), Atogwe (a good reserve DB) and Davis (insurance for Steven Jackson), none of these other players should be on Fantasy rosters.

Rams defense gives up 20 points	Updated 11/26/2006
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: The Rams gave up 20 points and 319 total yards to the 49ers in Week 12. DB O.J. Atogwe and DB Tye Hill had interceptions for the Rams.	Analysis: The Rams have been playing so-so defense this season and it is really hard to guage which team will show up on a weekly basis. Consider them a No. 2 Fantasy DST against the Cardinals in Week 13. Atogwe and Hill can both be used as low-end Fantasy DBs.

Rams DST yield 24 points	Updated 11/12/2006
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: The Rams defense held the Seahawks to just 283 yards, but gave up 24 points in a Week 10 loss. The Rams defense did get six sacks and recovered two fumbles. Rams DL Leonard Little had two sacks, LB Will Witherspoon had two sacks, DB O.J. Atogwe had one sack, as did LB Brandon Chillar. Atogwe also forced two fumbles and Little forced one fumble. DL Victor Adeyanju returned a fumble 89 yards for a touchdown.	Analysis: The Rams have been a less-than-desireable Fantasy unit of late and are not a recommended Fantasy option in leagues of less than 12 teams for Week 11 when they visit Carolina. Little and Witherspoon are must-start Fantasy IDP players. Atogwe is a low-end Fantasy DB.

Rams force four turnovers Sunday	Updated 9/24/2006
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: Turnovers was the name of the game in Week 3 between the Cardinals and Rams. Lucky for the Rams they were the team that forced the most turnovers resulting in a win. They intercepted Cardinals QB Kurt Warner three times and forced Warner to make a mental error on a QB-Center exchange late in the fourth quarter as the Cardinals were going for the winning score. The Rams allowed 347 yards and 14 points. LB Will Witherspoon, DB Corey Chavous and DL Victor Adeyanju all had six tackles. DB O.J. Atogwe, DB Fakhir Brown and LB Dexter Coakley all had interceptions.	Analysis: Outside of letting up 347 yards, the Rams defense played fairly well against a very explosive Cardinals offense. The Rams defense continue to show improvements, so consider them as a viable DST when the matchup is favorable. Week 4 might present that matchup as the Lions come to town.

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Rams sign O.J. Atogwe	Updated 7/28/2005
Oshiomogho Atogwe, FS STL
News: The St. Louis Rams have signed third-round pick Oshiomogho Atogwe to a contract.	Analysis: Atogwe has an outside chance to start and could have some value in IDP leagues as a rookie.