The Los Angeles Rams lost in heartbreaking fashion in overtime against the Seattle Seahawks on ‘Thursday Night Football’ to kick off Week 16 of NFL action.
Los Angeles’ offense managed to put up 581 total yards against one of the best defenses in the league in the 38-37 loss. That came despite missing receiver Davante Adams due to a knee injury.
The three-time All-Pro leads the league in touchdown catches and missed his first game of the season for the Rams.
Los Angeles coach Sean McVay seems to think that’ll be the case for at least another week.
McVay said he does not anticipate Adams will be back next week for the Rams’ game against the Atlanta Falcons on ‘Monday Night Football,’ per multiple reports.
With Adams out, the Rams leaned on leading receiver Puka Nacua, who ended the night with 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets. Rookie Konata Mumpfield was second in the passing game with eight targets, which he converted to three catches for 40 yards.
The Rams’ offense had seven players with at least two catches in the loss.
Davante Adams stats
Adams is having a standout season in Los Angeles, his first with the Rams. Here’s a look at his statistics through Week 16:
Targets: 114
Receptions: 60
Receiving yards: 789
Receiving touchdowns: 14
Yards per reception: 13.2
First downs: 51
Adams leads the league in touchdowns and is second on the Rams in targets, receptions, yards and first downs behind Nacua.