Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke optimistically about veteran wide receiver Davante Adams, who sustained an injury in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers and was unable to finish the game. Despite the setback, there is hope that Adams will recover in time for the Rams’ Week 11 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
In the Week 10 contest, Adams recorded 77 yards and one touchdown on six receptions. This season, he has amassed 42 receptions for 568 yards and leads the league with nine touchdowns. His availability for the upcoming game remains a critical factor for the Rams.
### Rams’ Optimism in Davante Adams Could Prove Ambitious
When a fan heard McVay’s positive remarks about Adams second-hand, they too grew hopeful that the receiver would overcome his injury by next week. However, The Athletic’s Nate Atkins offered a note of caution, reminding fans of the Rams’ past challenges with injured players.
“With Davante Adams, you would hope so, but it’s worth remembering that Puka Nacua and Steve Avila have come back into games they were injured in and then missed the next one,” Atkins posted on X on November 9. “Gotta see how he feels tomorrow and then how the body responds in practice later in the week.”
Despite the recent injury concerns, Adams has proven to be durable throughout his career. He has played in at least 14 games in each of the last five seasons and has only twice missed more than two games in a single season since entering the league as the No. 53 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
The Rams are already navigating some depth issues at wide receiver, having played one game without Nacua, and with their usual third wideout, Tutu Atwell, currently on injured reserve.
### Davante Adams Gets Honest About Oblique Injury
Speaking with reporters, Adams was candid about his injury status, describing the pain he experienced during the game while expressing guarded optimism about his recovery.
“The injury was biting during the game, but it’s feeling better now,” Adams said. “We’ll see how it feels next week.”
He further explained, “It’s like my side oblique area, whatever. I’m not too good at anatomy, and biology, and all that. So, I don’t want to mislabel it, but whatever’s on this side below my ribs. Muscular situation. Something like that.”
### Upcoming Challenge: The Seattle Seahawks
The Rams and Seahawks are both 7-2 after Week 10. The Rams split their matchups against Seattle in 2024, and this year’s game will feature a retooled Seahawks team that includes former Rams star Cooper Kupp, whom Adams effectively replaced.
### Sean McVay Praises Davante Adams
McVay compared Adams’ injury situation to that of Puka Nacua, who also exited a game due to injury but helped the Rams secure a win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 9.
“I think he probably could have been able to come back in if it was a little bit closer. Kind of similar to Puka last week. But he was outstanding today. You really felt his presence early and often in the game. Comes away with another touchdown. But I don’t have an update as far as anything specific,” McVay told reporters on November 9.
The coach continued to praise Adams’ impact on the team: “I think he’s playing as really his best ball. He’s just getting better and better. He’s like a fine wine; just getting better with age. But we love him. I love being around him. I love everything that he’s about, and he is a big-time guy for our football team.”
McVay concluded by expressing hope that Adams’ injury is “minimal,” leaving room for optimism ahead of the Seahawks game. Fans and the team alike will be eagerly awaiting further updates as the week progresses and Adams goes through practice.
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