What is confirmed
McVay gave the 6-to-10-week window himself, so this is the team's own estimate. Adams pulled up on a route near the goal line late in the fourth quarter Sunday and did not return. He finished with three catches for 39 yards.
What insiders add
Rapoport says Adams is expected to have a procedure on the hamstring tendon to clean it out, with the hope that he returns around the Rams' bye or a little after. Jeremy Fowler also listed Adams at 6 to 10 weeks. The Rams have not announced an IR move yet, but a recovery that long makes one likely.
Counting from Week 6, that window puts a return somewhere between late November and late December, which runs right into the fantasy playoffs.
The rest of the Rams' injury list
McVay's update was rough across the board. Kicker Blake Grupe tore his ACL and is out for the season, defensive tackle Poona Ford ruptured his triceps and is also done for the year, and defensive tackle Kobie Turner is headed to IR with a groin injury.
Who gains
Puka Nacua already led the Rams with six catches for 80 yards Sunday, and he becomes the clear top option for Matthew Stafford. Tight end Colby Parkinson, who scored the tying touchdown, and the Rams' depth receivers should split the rest of Adams' snaps and targets.
What RSO owners should do now
Move Adams to an IR slot if your league has one and the Rams place him there. Do not cut him if his contract runs past this season, since a healthy Adams in December still has value for a contender. If you were counting on him as a weekly starter, look for a receiver on waivers or in a trade now rather than waiting. Nacua owners should expect a heavy target share for the next two months.
What to watch next
Watch for the Rams' IR move, word on when the procedure happens, and whether the team adds a receiver before Sunday's game at Las Vegas.
