Davante Adams racks up 192 yards, two touchdowns as Rams handle Giants on Monday night
The short version
- Davante Adams had 8 catches for 192 yards and 2 TDs against the Giants
- Matthew Stafford hit Adams on a 64-yard touchdown and a third-quarter TD catch
- Adams signed a two-year, $46 million deal with the Rams in March 2025
- The Rams lost their opener 27-7 to the 49ers before the Monday night win
- Los Angeles visits the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 27
The veteran receiver hauled in eight passes, including a 64-yard score, as Los Angeles pulled away from New York in the third quarter.
Davante Adams turned in a dominant Monday night performance against the New York Giants, catching eight passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams extended their lead in the second half.
Matthew Stafford connected with Adams on a 64-yard touchdown for the game's first score, and the receiver had 118 yards by halftime. Early in the third quarter, Stafford found him again on a deep ball that Adams caught over his head for his second touchdown of the night.
Adams is in his second full season with the Rams after signing a two-year, $46 million contract in March 2025 following a stint with the New York Jets. Now in his 14th NFL season overall, he finished last year with 60 catches for 789 yards and 14 touchdowns.
The win helps Los Angeles move past a 27-7 season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams' next game is a road matchup with the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 8:20 p.m. EST.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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