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Rams Expect Davante Adams, Quentin Lake to Return for Wild Card at Panthers

The plan focuses on reviving red-zone efficiency alongside stabilizing the secondary.

Dec 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after a catch against Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas (2) during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) leaves the field after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Rams wide receiver Davante Adams celebrates after scoring against the Carolina Panthers ouring the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Overview

  • Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Davante Adams (hamstring) and Quentin Lake (elbow) are expected to play Saturday in Charlotte against the Panthers.
  • Adams missed the last three games after a Week 15 injury, returned to practice and warmed up before the finale, and still finished as the NFL leader in receiving touchdowns.
  • Without Adams, the Rams’ red-zone conversion cooled after a stronger rate in his 14 appearances earlier this season.
  • Lake was activated from injured reserve after elbow surgery that cost him seven games, and the defense’s efficiency metrics declined during his absence.
  • Rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson is expected back, while right guard Kevin Dotson (ankle) and right tackle Rob Havenstein (ankle, knee) remain week-to-week.