Davante Adams injury update: Rams WR injured hamstring in game vs Lions
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Davante Adams injury update: Rams WR injured hamstring in game vs Lions
Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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INGLEWOOD, CA — TheLos Angeles Rams' pass offense has been clicking this season. But their big-time red zone threat went down with an injury Sunday.
Star wide receiverDavante Adamssuffered a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of the Rams'41-34win over theDetroit Lions.
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Adams was injured as he attempted to track a deep pass thrown byMatthew Staffordon third-and-3 with 12:42 on the clock in the fourth quarter. Adams stayed down on the turf for a few moments before he was helped off the field by the Rams' medical staff. He was able to walk off the field and into the locker room under his own power.
The Rams deemed Adams questionable to return, but he never checked back into the game.
Adams produced four catches for 71 yards at the time of his injury. The veteran wideout leads the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns this season. He was questionable going intoWeek 15due to a nagging hamstring injury.
The 12-year receiver entered Week 15 with 56 catches, 718 yards and 14 touchdowns on the season.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is attended to by team medical staff following an injury during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec 14, 2025.
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Kansas City Chiefs and Chargers players take a knee following an injury to quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec 14, 2025.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is attended to by team medical staff following an injury during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, second from right, watches.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is attended to by team medical staff following an injury during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, second from right, stands on the sideline.
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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troy Dye (43) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec 14, 2025..
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Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) rushes against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec 14, 2025..
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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh breaks up a confrontation between safety Tony Jefferson (23) and the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Jefferson was subsequently ejected.
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Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Cam Hart (20) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (80) during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) falls to the ground after being tackled against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) celebrates with cornerback Donte Jackson (26) and linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) following an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh shake hands following a Chargers victory at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) talks with Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) following a Chargers victory at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is attended to by team medical staff following an injury during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec 14, 2025.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is attended to by team medical staff following an injury during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec 14, 2025.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Kansas City Chiefs and Chargers players take a knee following an injury to quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec 14, 2025.
(Denny Medley, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is attended to by team medical staff following an injury during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, second from right, watches.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is attended to by team medical staff following an injury during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, second from right, stands on the sideline.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troy Dye (43) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec 14, 2025..
(Denny Medley, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) rushes against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec 14, 2025..
(Denny Medley, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh breaks up a confrontation between safety Tony Jefferson (23) and the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Jefferson was subsequently ejected.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
(Denny Medley, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Cam Hart (20) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (80) during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
(Denny Medley, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) falls to the ground after being tackled against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) celebrates with cornerback Donte Jackson (26) and linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) following an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh shake hands following a Chargers victory at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances end with Patrick Mahomes injury
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) talks with Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) following a Chargers victory at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Rams travel toSeattleon Thursday night for an NFC West showdown versus theSeattle Seahawks. Rams coach Sean McVay gave a pessimistic outlook for Adams' availability against Seattle.
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"He was optimistic. He knows his body really well," McVay said of Adams. "We'll see what that means. I can't imagine that's good for Thursday with just the short amount of time, but I certainly wouldn't rule him out quite yet. But it didn't look good."
