Week 16 at Arizona
No player sums up Aaron Rodgers' struggles this season as much as Davante Adams. He had five catches for 32 yards last week, failing to come down with a pass in the end zone that would have rounded out his day nicely. He hasn't had a catch longer than eight yards since Week 11. If that sounds like somebody you'd like to have in your lineup, have at it.
Week 15 at Oakland
Adams managed just two catches for 12 yards and had three targets. That's not what you need at this time of the season.
Week 14 vs. Dallas
Adams finally scored his first TD of the season, but managed just four catches for 21 yards on seven targets. It's continued what has been a disappointing season for the second-year wide receiver who was viewed as a breakout candidate this season. Dallas is third in points allowed to opposing wideouts. That doesn't make Adams a promising start this week.
Week 13 at Detroit
Another big target day for Adams, another disappointment. Last week, he caught just two of the 11 targets thrown his way, managing just 14 yards. When you have nearly as many targets as yards, it's not a good thing. He did have 10 catches for 79 yards a few weeks ago against Detroit, but after being called out by head coach Mike McCarthy for his poor play, will that mean anything? It did take him 21 targets to get his 10 catches against the Lions a few weeks ago. He and Aaron Rodgers just aren't clicking. Be careful here.
Week 12 vs. Chicago
Adams had three catches on three targets last week for 36 yards, but he's dealing with an ankle injury that has left him limited in practice this week. Working on a short week, that's not good news. He did have four catches for 59 yards in Week 1 against Chicago, but his outlook appears cloudy this week because of the injury. If you have a better option, use it. Chicago has given up 13 WR scores this season, but Adams has yet to reach the end zone.
Week 10 at Minnesota
The good news last week was that Adams had a career-high 10 catches, though they went for just 79 yards and he failed to score. The bad news is that production came on 21 targets and he's unlikely to get that kind of attention each game. The Vikings are 12th in fantasy football against opposing wideouts and have given up just four TD catches to receivers in their past five games. Don't use Adams as anything more than a No. 3 receiver.
Week 10 vs. Detroit
Adams saw 11 targets last week, one fewer than Randall Cobb. He turned those into a season-high seven catches for 93 yards, though he failed to get into the end zone. Detroit's pass defense has allowed at least one WR score in every week but one this season, and Adams is finally healthy. Adams should perform well enough to be a solid No. 3 receiver this week with some upside.
Week 9 at Carolina
Adams managed just one catch for eight yards in his return to the Packers lineup last week, but he was clearly No. 2 in terms of playing time so he's got that going for him. What he doesn't have going for him is a good matchup against Carolina, which has been very tough on opposing wideouts, allowing them to score just four times. If you have got a better option at wide receiver, go with it.
Week 8 at Denver
Adams hasn't played since Week 2 because of an ankle injury, and though the Packers expect him back this week, he continues to be limited in practice. If he plays, it helps Randall Cobb and James Jones. But given his time missed and the tough opponent (Denver), you probably shouldn't use Adams as anything more than a flex play.
Week 3 vs Kansas City
Adams suffered an ankle injury, but returned to the game last week against Seattle, catching all five of the passes thrown his way (but for only 33 yards). He hasn't been a huge fantasy factor this season, but it's early. KC's pass defense has given up 20 and 21 receptions to opposing receivers in the first two games for 283 and 223 yards, respectively. The Chiefs also have allowed two WR scores in each of those games as well. Use Adams as a No. 3 fantasy receiver and hope he finally has a breakout game.
