Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams left Sunday's 41-34 win over Detroit Lions with a non-contact hamstring injury and did not return. Injury represents a potentially critical setback for Matthew Stafford second most important target in the passing game.
Adams, who had a minor hamstring issue, appeared to aggravate the injury on a deep route with 12:42 left in the game. Adams stopped near the end of his route and collapsed to the ground, lying on his stomach with his helmet on, knowing the injury was serious.
Monday Night NFL Insider Ian Rapoport provided some positive information.stating that Adams was reviewed on a weekly basis. This likely means Adams will miss the Rams' Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, but Adams could be available for the regular season as well as the playoffs for the NFC leaders.
Adams, who walked off the field on his own, had 71 yards on four receptions before the injury to lead the team. NFL he has received 14 touchdown passes this season. The veteran pass catcher led the Rams in Week 15 with 56 catches and 718 yards, ranking second on the team in both categories. Puka Nacua.
“He was an optimist. He knows his body very well.” Rams coach Sean McVay had this to say about Adams.. “Let's see what this means. I can't imagine that's a good thing for Thursday given such a short time frame, but I certainly wouldn't rule it out just yet. But it didn't look good.”
Adams was questionable to return from a hamstring strain, but did not return to the game. Adams is available to play for the Rams (11-3) on Thursday night. Seattle Seahawks unknown.
“It's going to be a tough call,” Stafford said. “I don't know how big of a deal it is. It doesn't look like it was a good game, so I feel really bad for him. He's been a warrior for us all year, honestly, he's been a warrior for us. Played for us. So we'll see. I have a lot of faith and trust in the other guys that we have in our locker room and our coaching staff that put us in a great position to go out there and let our game speak for us and just go play.”
Leading the NFC West, the Rams are in first place in the playoffs. Los Angeles plays Atlanta Falcons And Arizona Cardinals finish the regular season after Thursday's game in Seattle.
