Divisional Round at Dallas
With Jordy Nelson probably out this week, Davante Adams becomes more of a deep threat for the Packers. Last week he got 12 targets and caught eight passes for 125 yards and a touchdown in a very solid effort. Adams was limited to two receptions for 34 yards when these two teams met earlier this season, but saw just three targets in that game. He'll get more this time around against a Dallas defense ranked 21st in adjusted fantasy defense against WRs. Adams should be a solid play this week.
Wild Card Round vs. New York Giants
Adams picked up the slack against Detroit last week - at least from a scoring standpoint - as the Lions centered on stopping Jordy Nelson. That helped allow Adams catch six passes for just 32 yards but two touchdowns, his third multiple-TD game of the season. The Giants have given up just 11 WR touchdowns this season, so another multiple-TD game out of Adams might be a bit much to ask. But he did have a line of 5-85-1 back in Week 5 against the Giants. Adams is worth a flier as a No. 3 receiver with some upside potential.
Week 17 at Detroit
Adams didn't have the monster game he had been alternating accomplishing the past six weeks but his line of 4-44-1 was solid enough last week. That said, this would be his off week coming up. But with the division title on the line and considering he scored in the first meeting with Detroit - though he had just two catches for 23 yards - and has 10 TDs this season, he's a good bet to get into the end zone again this week. Adams should be a decent low-end No. 2 starter to be safe, but he has upside.
Week 16 at Minnesota
Adams had two receptions for 25 yards last week, but dropped a pair of touchdown passes, making it a tough day. It followed his trend from the past six weeks of having a good game followed by a bad one. Last week was his bad game, so he should be due for a good one this week. It won't be easy against Minnesota's pass defense, which held him to three catches for 26 yards the first time around. Use Adams as a No. 3 receiver this week because of the matchup.
Week 15 at Chicago
Adams had four catches but made them good for 104 yards and a touchdown as he bounced-back from a sub-par effort in Week 12. The problem is that he has alternated 100-yard games with sub-par outings in each of the past five weeks, which means he's due for another poor game. But he did have 13 receptions for 132 yards and two TDs in their previous meeting this season. Adams is a strong No. 2 receiver play this week.
Week 14 vs. Seattle
Adams had just one reception for 17 yards - his worst outing of the season - but he also was targeted seven times, so Aaron Rodgers hasn't forgotten about him. With eight touchdowns, he remains a solid scoring option and Seattle could choose to match Richard Sherman on Jordy Nelson, allowing Adams a better matchup. He should score enough to at least be a solid No. 3 this week with a slight upside against a tough pass defense.
Week 13 vs. Houston
Adams continues to be one of the best second-half surprises in fantasy football with his five receptions for 113 yards and two scores last week being his latest strong game. Aaron Rodgers has developed a strong trust in the Adams and he continues to make plays. Houston's pass defense is tough, but the Texans have allowed six TD passes in the past two games, including three to the WR position. Adams continues to be a sold No. 2 receiver option with strong upside potential.
Week 12 at Philadelphia
Adams had just three receptions for 42 yards last week as Aaron Rodgers spread the ball around more last week at Washington. But because of his potential for a lot of receptions, Adams remains a solid No. 2/3 WR option even against a tough matchup at Philadelphia. He's had some dog games this season but has typically bounced back the following week.
Week 11 at Washington
Adams had six receptions for a season-best 156 yards last week and seems to really be hitting his stride. He's not as consistent a performer as Jordy Nelson but he's been pretty darn close over the past month or so. Use Adams as a No. 2 receiver with some upside potential in PPR leagues even against a Washington pass defense that has given up just nine WR touchdowns.
Week 10 at Tennessee
Adams followed up two games in which he had a combined 25 receptions with just four catches for 41 yards last week, though he did have a TD to salvage the game. We should see more of Randall Cobb this week, which will cut into his production - presumably since judging who will get the most usage after Jordy Nelson is sometimes a crap shoot. But they all get a good deal of work, so Adams is still worth using at least as a No. 2 or 3 option.
