The Rams are targeting their Week 13 matchup with the Chiefs for Adams' comeback, while Puka Nacua remains out for an extended period of time.
Davante Adams has been out since October with a ruptured hamstring that required surgery and a trip to injured reserve, but the Rams now see a return on the horizon. Coach Sean McVay said Adams could be back after the Week 12 game against the Packers, with the team targeting a Week 13 return against the Chiefs.
The Rams opted not to add a receiver at the trade deadline, a decision that looks more reasonable if Adams is truly close. "We're optimistic Davante's return is sooner than later, which is a big deal to us," McVay said.
The timing matters more than usual because Puka Nacua is expected to be out for an extended period of time, leaving the Rams thin at receiver. Adams coming back healthy would give Los Angeles a legitimate top target again heading into the stretch run, and fantasy managers searching the waiver wire have taken notice of a player who was a major difference-maker before the injury.
Los Angeles plays the Packers in Week 12 before the planned return date against Kansas City in Week 13.