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Reporter asks Commanders coach how he’ll stop injured Davante Adams
A reporter asked Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn how his defence would contain Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams, despite Adams being on injured reserve and unavailable for Sunday’s game. Quinn did not correct the mistaken premise, instead describing the challenges posed by the Rams’ varied passing formations.
Adams has been out since 18 October, when he suffered a ruptured hamstring; the article says he is expected to miss six to ten weeks, with a possible return in mid-December. The Rams are averaging 258.9 passing yards per game, with Puka Nacua leading the team at 94.2 receiving yards per game and three touchdowns in six games.
In short
- A reporter asked how Washington would stop injured Rams receiver Davante Adams.
- Coach Dan Quinn answered by discussing the Rams’ varied formations.
- Adams is expected to miss six to ten weeks with a ruptured hamstring.
Explained simply
The Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Rams are American football teams in the NFL. Their defences try to stop the other team from moving the ball, including by covering receivers who catch passes from the quarterback.
Davante Adams is a Rams receiver, but he has been on injured reserve since rupturing a hamstring in October. Players on that list are unavailable to play for a period while recovering from injury. Puka Nacua is another Rams receiver and has been a leading target in their passing game.
The Rams use different formations to create passing opportunities, which can make them difficult to defend. Their passing attack matters because it is a major way the team gains ground and scores.