Davante Adams Is Redefining What a Touchdown Threat Looks Like in L.A.
When the Los Angeles Rams brought in Davante Adams, the expectations were clear: be a reliable veteran presence, crack 1,000 receiving yards, and give Matthew Stafford a trusted red-zone target. The yardage might fall just short-he’s on pace for 950-but what Adams is doing in the end zone? That’s a different story entirely.
Through 12 games, Adams has already hauled in 14 touchdown passes. That’s four games with multiple scores and nine games with at least one trip to the end zone.
He’s not just contributing-he’s dominating. And in his 12th NFL season, he’s doing it with the kind of consistency and explosiveness that you usually see from players a decade younger.
This version of Adams isn’t just productive-he’s historic. His 14 touchdowns already place him 38th on the NFL’s all-time single-season touchdown receptions list.
And if he keeps this pace, he could find himself within striking distance of Jerry Rice’s record of 23 in a season. Let that sink in.
Adams has 117 career touchdown receptions, which ranks seventh all-time. If he keeps this up through the end of 2026, he could be looking at a spot in the top four. That’s not just Hall of Fame territory-it’s rarefied air even among the all-time greats.
Outscoring Rams Legends
Let’s put this in the context of Sean McVay’s most prolific offensive weapons. Todd Gurley’s 2017 campaign was legendary-25 total touchdowns, split between the ground and the air.
He followed that up with 22 in 2018 and 12 in 2019. Cooper Kupp’s 2021 season?
A monster year with 16 touchdown catches. Even Kyren Williams made a splash in 2024 with 16 total touchdowns.
But here’s the kicker: Adams already has 14 through just 12 games. And he’s doing it in a completely different way-primarily as a red-zone assassin who’s winning with route running, body control, and elite hands.
And when you consider that the Rams moved on from Cooper Kupp (6 TDs), Demarcus Robinson (7 TDs), and Tyler Johnson (1 TD) after 2024, they were essentially trying to replace 14 touchdowns and 205 targets. Adams has already matched that touchdown total-on just 99 targets.
That’s not just efficient. That’s surgical.
More Than Just Stats
Adams’ impact goes beyond the box score. He’s become a mentor in the locker room, helping younger receivers refine their releases and teaching defensive backs how to better challenge elite route runners. His presence is felt on both sides of the ball, and the ripple effect is showing up in the Rams’ overall offensive execution.
Sure, this might be the first time since 2019 that Adams doesn’t break the 1,000-yard mark. But that’s missing the point.
His value this season isn’t about piling up yards between the 20s-it’s about finishing drives. He’s replaced the production of three receivers in just 12 games, and he’s done it with fewer opportunities.
And here’s the scary part: there are still five games left.
Davante Adams isn’t just proving he still has gas in the tank-he’s reminding everyone that when it comes to putting points on the board, he’s still one of the most dangerous weapons in football.