Week 17 at Indianapolis Colts
Davante Adams had a forgettable outing against the Chiefs last week, catching just one pass for four yards. He led the team with six targets, but it was an awful day for the Las Vegas passing attack. Only 21 pass attempts and nine completions.
This week, Adams faces a Colts defense that ranks ninth in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. Despite a less-than-ideal matchup, we expect Adams to get back on track. He had at least five receptions in each of his previous five games, a span that saw him find the end zone twice as well. With the unpredictability of this offense, Adams isn’t without risk, but he should still be considered a viable WR2 option in most leagues.
Week 16 at Kansas City Chiefs
Davante Adams had a nice game against the Chargers last week, as the Raiders ran up the score against a very vulnerable defense. Adams finished with eight catches on 12 targets for 101 yards and a touchdown. It was good to see him back over 100 yards for the first time since Week 3, and he now has double-digit targets in four of his last five games.
This week, Adams faces a Chiefs defense that ranks fifth in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. He caught five balls for 73 yards when they met a few weeks ago, and his number of targets should continue to make him worthy of fantasy WR2 status. Don’t expect another day like last week from the Las Vegas offense, but Adams should be in lineups.
Week 15 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Davante Adams caught seven of his 10 targets last week for 53 yards in a 3-0 loss to the Vikings. Adams and the rest of the Raider offense struggled mightily in the low-scoring affair, but notching another double-digit target day was encouraging. He now has double-digit targets in three of his last four games.
This week, Adams faces a Chargers defense that ranks 23rd in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. It’s a nice matchup, so Adams should be set up for success, especially with the targets he’s been getting. In a struggling offense, we still have him ranked in the low-WR2 range, but there’s upside here for frustrated fantasy managers looking for a throwback performance from Adams.
Week 14 vs. Minnesota Vikings
Davante Adams didn’t find the end zone against the Chiefs before the bye last week, but he did catch five of his seven targets for 73 yards. Adams is still getting a steady dose of targets with Aiden O’Connell behind center, and while he only has one 100-yard receiving game this season, there are some better matchups on the horizon for the veteran star receiver.
This week, Adams faces a Vikings defense that ranks 17th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. With questions at the quarterback position, it’s hard to trust Adams to put up the elite numbers we’ve seen from him in the past. Still, with the targets he’s getting, you have to hope talent will win out. We have him ranked as a quality WR2 option this week.
Week 12 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Davante Adams returned to the end zone for the first time since Week 3 last week, catching seven balls for 82 yard and a score in a loss to the Dolphins, Adams was the lone bright spot for the Raiders in a forgettable loss, and it was encouraging to see 13 targets head his way with Aiden O’Connell at quarterback. That’s 26 targets over his last two games, so there’s hope for Adams to thrive, even with the rest of the team struggling.
This week, Adams has a tough matchup against a Chiefs defense that ranks fourth in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. L’Jarius Snead is having an All-Pro caliber season in the Kansas City secondary, so expect Adams to have a tougher-than-usual kind of day. His talent and targets make him worth starting, but we have him ranked in the WR2 range against a difficult opponent this week.
Week 11 at Miami Dolphins
Davante Adams caught six balls for 86 yards against the Jets last week. It was a bounce-back game of sorts for Adams after two straight games with single-digit half-PPR fantasy points. It was also encouraging to see him targeted 13 times.
This week, Adams has what looks like a nice matchup against a Miami defense that ranks 22nd in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. The Dolphins have a healthier secondary than they’ve had all season, however, so that number may improve over the second half. Still, Adams gets enough targets and has enough talent, he should be active. The Raiders also may be playing from behind, which should benefit the passing game from a fantasy standpoint. We have Adams ranked as a fringe-WR1 option.
Week 10 vs. New York Jets
Davante Adams is struggling along with the rest of the Las Vegas passing attack. He gained just 34 yards on four receptions last week in a lopsided victory over the Giants. You have to hope his rapport with rookie Aiden O’Connell will improve as the season progresses, but he hasn’t had double-digit half-PPR points in a game since October 1st, making it hard to trust him for the elite production we’re used to seeing.
Adams has a brutal matchup this week against Sauce Gardner and a Jets defense that ranks first in the league in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. Given the tough matchup, the lack of passing production in Las Vegas, and Adams’ recent struggles in general, we have him downgraded from his usual WR1 status down to fringe WR2 territory. Be cautious.
Week 9 vs. New York Giants
Davante Adams was “targeted” seven times on Monday night, though the quality of the targets left much to be desired. Adams ended up with a lone reception for 11 yards and then watched his head coach, general manager, and offensive coordinator get fired in the following days. Plus, the Raiders are switching quarterbacks.
This week, Adams faces a Giants offense that ranks 11th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. You have to start Adams, given his habit of getting a ton of targets and finding the end zone, but he’s not without risk in a tougher matchup. This game could get ugly. We have him ranked as a low-end WR1 instead of his normal elite status.
Week 8 at Detroit Lions
Davante Adams was targeted 12 times last week by the duo of Brian Hoyer and Aidan O’Connell in a lopsided loss to the Bears. That volume led to just 57 yards on seven receptions. It’s been a disappointing season for the Raiders so far, but Adams is still getting regular targets. He’s averaging 10.1 targets per game and he’s due for a touchdown, having not scored since Week 3.
This week, Adams has a nice matchup against a Detroit defense that ranks 25th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. Start him in a game the Raiders should be playing from behind in. Adams will hopefully get Jimmy Garoppolo back under center. We have him ranked as a low-end WR1 option.
Week 7 at Chicago Bears
Davante Adams struggled against a stingy Patriots defense last week, catching just two balls for 29 yards. It was his lowest total of the season, but the Patriots are really good at limiting opposing offense’s best weapons. They’ve successfully stymied the likes of Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb, and Chris Olave this season.
This week, Adams faces a Chicago defense that ranks 15th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. Expect a bounce-back week for the veteran superstar as he won’t be facing Bill Belichick and his ridiculous ability to scheme against opposing WR1’s this year. We have him as an elite fantasy option once again, regardless of the quarterback situation. Keep an eye on his shoulder injury, but as long he’s active, start him.
