Davante Adams erupts for 195 yards, two TDs as Rams beat Giants
The short version
- Adams caught eight passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns against the Giants in Week 2.
- The performance was his best as a Ram and fell 11 yards short of his career high.
- Adams played a bigger role with Puka Nacua out of the lineup.
- He scored on an in-breaking route and an end-zone fade, connecting with Matthew Stafford on both.
The 33-year-old receiver turned in his biggest game since joining Los Angeles, catching eight passes for 195 yards and two scores against New York.
Davante Adams delivered his strongest performance as a member of the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2, catching eight passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns against the New York Giants. The outing came just 11 yards short of his career single-game high and represented a sharp turnaround after a difficult Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
Adams took on a larger role with wide receiver Puka Nacua unavailable for the game. He responded by reconnecting with quarterback Matthew Stafford, including on his first touchdown, when he slipped past safety Tyler Nubin, adjusted to a high throw, and followed a block from Xavier Smith into the end zone.
His second touchdown came on a fade route in the end zone against rookie cornerback Colton Hood, a second-round pick. Adams created separation at the line and Stafford placed the throw where only his receiver could bring it in. Adams also drew a pass interference penalty...
