The Los Angeles Rams secured a 42-26 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but the win was marred by an injury to wide receiver Davante Adams. Adams left the game in the fourth quarter due to an oblique injury, although head coach Sean McVay indicated that the veteran could have re-entered the game if necessary.
Adams experienced discomfort while running a route, prompting him to reach for his lower back on the left side. After exiting the field, he was seen conversing with VP of sports performance Reggie Scott on the bench. Adams attempted to signal to the coaching staff that he was ready to return, but Scott intercepted him and led him to the blue injury tent.
“It was biting a little bit in the game, but it”s feeling better now,” Adams commented after the game. “We”ll see how it feels next week.”
Despite his early exit, Adams was a significant contributor before his injury, leading the Rams with eight targets and six receptions for 77 yards, including his sixth touchdown in just three games. On the touchdown play, Adams executed a scissor route alongside teammate Puka Nacua, catching a well-placed throw from quarterback Matthew Stafford that was out of reach for safety Malik Mustapha.
McVay praised Adams” impact on the game, stating, “You really felt his presence early and often in the game.”
