Will Los Angeles Rams Wide Receiver Davante Adams Play In Week 11?
The entire city of Los Angeles seemed to hold its breath this week, waiting for word on Davante Adams. After a bizarre sideline collision with a cameraman during the absolute shellacking of the 49ers, the status of the Rams’ touchdown machine was suddenly up in the air. An oblique injury?
That’s the kind of nagging, twisting, deeply annoying injury that can derail a player for weeks. And with the Seattle Seahawks rolling into town, both teams sporting a shiny 7-2 record, the timing couldn’t have been worse. It felt like a cruel joke.
The week started with a gut punch: Adams was a no-show at Wednesday’s practice. Panic started to set in. Was this serious? Could the Rams possibly take on their NFC West nemesis for sole possession of first place without their primary red-zone weapon? Losing Adams would be like going into a heavyweight fight with one hand tied behind your back.
Adams’ Status For the Seahawks Showdown
Then, on Thursday, a glimmer of hope. Adams returned to practice, albeit in a limited capacity. The official designation was “questionable,” a word that tortures fans and fantasy managers alike. It’s a maybe. A coin flip. A whole lot of shoulder shrugging. But then, Saturday night, the clouds parted. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the prophets of pigskin, both reported that Adams is expected to play. Coach Sean McVay confirmed it. The city of LA could finally exhale.
It appears Stafford will have his full arsenal ready for what is arguably the biggest game of the season so far.
Why Keeping Adams On the Field is Everything
Let’s not understate this: having a healthy Adams changes the entire dynamic of this game. Before the bye week, there were whispers. People wondered if the chemistry between Stafford and Adams was a bit… off. The connection wasn’t quite hitting the astronomical levels we expected. But since Week 8, it’s been a different story entirely. In just the last two games, the duo has connected 11 times on 15 targets for 137 yards and 3 touchdowns. That’s a nearly 75% catch rate. The magic is back.
What’s wild is that Adams is putting up these numbers even as the Rams have leaned into heavier sets, using three tight ends more often. In theory, that should mean more defensive attention on him. Instead, he’s thriving, proving that even when you know he’s the guy, stopping him is another matter entirely. He’s just that good. With Adams on the field, the Seahawks’ secondary can’t just key in on one guy. It opens things up for Puka Nacua and the rest of the receiving corps.
So, as we head into this monumental Week 11 clash, it looks like the Rams will have their star receiver. And if his recent hot streak is any indication, Adams might just be ready to put on a show.
