Follow Us on
Davante Adams Injury Update
Davante Adams left Sunday’s playoff-clinching win over the Detroit Lions with what looks like a hamstring injury, and not the “walk-it-off” kind. The veteran wideout was in obvious discomfort after pulling up mid-route and had to head to the locker room. It’s the kind of scene that makes every Rams fan’s stomach drop for a second, especially with playoff spots and seeding on the line.
Head coach Sean McVay tried to keep things calm afterward, saying Adams was “optimistic” about it. Optimism is good. But McVay also admitted, “I can’t imagine that’s good for Thursday.” That’s coach-speak for “we’re not ruling him out, but don’t count on it.”
Matthew Stafford was visibly disappointed after the game. “He’s been a warrior for us,” he said, which pretty much sums up how central Adams has been to this Rams offense all season. Losing him, even short-term, could shift the rhythm of one of the NFC’s hottest teams.
What Happened to Davante Adams?
Adams went down in the second half while running a deep route, just running. No contact, no collision, just that awful pull every athlete recognizes. The moment looked like an instant replay of what’s haunted him all year: that recurring hamstring.
He stayed on the ground for a while, long enough to quiet the crowd, then got up and walked off gingerly with the trainers. No cart, no drama. Just a veteran who knew what it was right away, and that might be the worst part. You could see him mouth something like “not again” as he reached the sideline.
Before exiting, Adams had 4 catches for 71 yards and seemed to be in flow with Stafford. He’d been running crisp routes, making those subtle separation moves only he can. But once the hamstring flared up, his day was done.
And while the Rams went on to beat the Lions 41–34, the celebration felt a little muted. Puka Nacua also gave everyone a brief scare with cramps, but thankfully, he returned. The Rams dodged one bullet there; now they just have to hope they haven’t taken a hit to their main cannon.
How Long Will Davante Adams Be Out?
No one’s officially said yet, but let’s be real: hamstrings are tricky. They love to linger, and rushing back rarely ends well. Given the quick four-day turnaround before Thursday’s Seahawks matchup, it would be surprising to see Adams suit up.
McVay mentioned Adams aggravated the same hamstring that had kept him on the injury report earlier in the week. At 32, recovery time just doesn’t move the way it used to, not for that kind of soft-tissue strain. If it’s a mild tweak, maybe he’s back next week. If it’s more serious, we could be talking about a 2–3 week recovery window.
What makes this sting extra is how much Adams has meant beyond the stat sheet. He’s been the emotional core of this Rams passing game, steady, physical, and still as clutch as ever. When Stafford calls him “a warrior,” that’s not fluff. Adams has played through enough knocks this season to earn that label.
Still, the Rams have some options if he’s out:
- Puka Nacua will naturally become the WR1 target, and he’s proven capable of handling the spotlight.
- Tutu Atwell brings the speed for vertical threat plays.
- Konata Mumpfield, one of their rookie standouts, might see meaningful snaps for the first time.
It’s a test of depth, and maybe a reminder of how fast momentum can shift in December.
