Who Should I Start? Davante Adams or Josh Downs

Friday, November 14, 2:44 PM

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (oblique) will be questionable for Week 11's divisional clash with the Seahawks. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Friday that his veteran star has progressed well throughout the week, and the team expects to have him available on Sunday. Both the Rams and Seahawks come into Sunday's game with matching 7-2 records, tied not only at the top of the NFC West but also in a three-way tie with the Eagles for the best record in the conference. Adams has been a major piece of a Rams' offense that sees quarterback Matthew Stafford firmly entrenched in MVP conversations. He has become the team's primary weapon near the goal line, bringing in six touchdown grabs over his last three games. Should he miss Sunday's game, running back Kyren Williams becomes even more likely to keep his own touchdown streak alive, having also found paydirt three times in his last two outings.

Saturday, November 15, 12:41 AM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs saw a massive reduction in snaps and targets during his last game against the Atlanta Falcons. In Berlin, Downs played a mere 43 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps, converting two targets into one catch for three yards. The 24-year-old impressed as the WR35 in PPR leagues last season, but he has taken a step backward this year. He ranks outside the top 40 receivers and can no longer be trusted on a week-to-week basis. One reason for Downs' struggles is the increased competition around him. Indy is leaning on the run more than usual given Jonathan Taylor's success, and they've also gotten exceptional contributions from Tyler Warren, Michael Pittman Jr., and Alec Pierce. This has left Downs as somewhat of the odd man out. We do expect him to command more than two targets per game going forward, but he's not startable for the time being. Managers should leave Downs on the bench when the Colts return from their bye in Week 12.