The Los Angeles Rams (3-1) will host the San Francisco 49ers (3-1) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Davante Adams.
Is Davante Adams Playing in Week 5?
Adams is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Rams’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Davante Adams in Week 5?
Puka Nacua might well be the best receiver in the sport (he’s comfortably my WR1 in PPR formats for the next three months at the very least), and even with that asset in hand, the Rams view it as a sound decision to feature Davante Adams in scoring situations.
And who am I to disagree?
The 32-year-old has seen nine of his 27 targets over the past three weeks come with his feet in the end zone, and he’s going to need to maintain that usage pattern to return value alongside the unstoppable force that is Los Angeles’ WR1.
Adams cashed in his end zone target for a 10-yard score last weekend against the Colts, giving him his third straight top-24 finish at the position. We can’t bank on elite counting numbers (under five catches and 60 yards in three of four games), but his role inside the 20-yard line is nothing short of elite.
As long as Matthew Stafford is standing upright, Adams is going to grade out as a top-25 receiver for me in all formats and thus a staple in your starting lineups.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Adams’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Adams is projected to score 17.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Adams to have 6 receptions for 78 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: 49ers at Rams
Since the Rams play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 5 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
