The Rams are heading to the postseason, but they might have to do it-at least in the short term-without one of their biggest offensive weapons. Star wide receiver Davante Adams is considered week-to-week after aggravating a hamstring injury during Sunday’s high-scoring win over the Lions. The injury, which occurred without contact, forced Adams out of the game early, and he didn’t return.
According to reports, this isn’t a brand-new issue for Adams-it’s a flare-up of something he’s been managing. That makes the timing even tougher, with the Rams set to take the field again on Thursday night against the Seahawks. With such a quick turnaround, Adams' status is very much in doubt.
Head coach Sean McVay didn’t sugarcoat the situation after the game. While Adams is reportedly “optimistic,” McVay admitted the short week makes it hard to see him suiting up. “I can’t imagine that’s good for Thursday,” McVay said, adding that he wouldn’t rule Adams out completely, but also noted, “It didn’t look good.”
Let’s be clear: losing Adams, even for a game, is a big deal. He’s been a touchdown machine this season, leading the league with 14 receiving scores, and has racked up 789 yards on 60 catches. His chemistry with quarterback Matthew Stafford has been a driving force behind the Rams' offensive resurgence, especially in the red zone, where Adams’ route-running and physicality make him nearly uncoverable.
But here’s the silver lining for L.A.: they’ve already clinched a playoff berth after Sunday’s 41-34 win, and they’ve shown they can still put up points even without Adams on the field. That gives them a little breathing room to be cautious-especially with the postseason looming. The bigger question now becomes strategic: do you risk playing Adams on a short week in a game with major NFC seeding implications, or do you prioritize his health for January?
#Rams WR Davante Adams, who left Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury, is considered week-to-week, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2025
That almost certainly knock him out for TNF, but it is simply an aggravation of what he was previously dealing with, not a new injury. pic.twitter.com/W1RT91jhkv
Because make no mistake-Thursday night’s matchup with Seattle is huge. Both teams are still in the hunt for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and that comes with the all-important first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
That’s not something you take lightly. But neither is risking a star wideout’s hamstring when you’re already in the dance.
The Rams have some depth at receiver, and Stafford has shown he can spread the ball around when needed. But Adams is a difference-maker, and if he’s not on the field Thursday night, it changes the dynamic-not just for the Rams' offense, but for how Seattle’s defense can approach the game.
For now, it’s a wait-and-see situation. The Rams will monitor Adams closely this week, but with the playoffs around the corner, they’ll have to weigh the short-term stakes of Thursday night against the long-term goal of making a deep postseason run.