The Rams finally got a little sigh of relief. Davante Adams, who had been sidelined through most of the week, managed to suit up for a limited practice. Adams had missed two straight sessions, so seeing him on the field—even in a lighter role—was a big deal heading into the Colts game. So, how is he doing? Sean McVay came up with a response.

Talking to the media on Friday, the Rams’ head coach hyped up his veterans. He made sure to loop in right tackle Rob Havenstein alongside Adams, trying to ease concerns about their questionable status. “Feel good about them being able to go. These guys are veterans that have accumulated a lot of experience,” McVay told reporters. “Looking forward to them doing what we kind of project and feeling good about being ready to roll on Sunday.” The optimism sounded good, but it also felt like sugarcoating a messy situation.

Statistically, Adams has done his part. He’s logged 213 receiving yards and two scores through three games in the horns. Still, 13 catches on 29 targets tell their own story. Consistency has been an issue, highlighted last week in Philly when he scored in the first half but vanished in the second. Even so, Adams continues to back the plan to get himself healthy and back in rhythm.

“It’s just been just something I’ve been kind of feeling lately,” Adams told reporters on Friday. “It wasn’t a moment or anything, it’s just kind of a feeling that you have sometimes after a game. You can’t even really pinpoint when it happened or what exactly. Wasn’t an event, but it’s just a lot of wear and tear. And obviously, getting through camp, you see it around the league, it’s a pretty common thing that happens. We being smart with the team here. Coaches obviously, working with me. So, yeah, we’re going to be all right.” However, the crisis doesn’t end with Adams.

Havenstein, who is recovering from an ankle injury, remains uncertain. However, he showed limited practice in Friday’s session. Then, they’re both starting tight ends, Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson, are sitting in the questionable bucket. Higbee was listed on Thursday’s injury report with a hip issue, while Parkinson is recovering from a shoulder injury.

As a result, rookie second-round pick Terrance Ferguson may suit up at TE. Still, that leaves plenty of headaches for McVay as he tries to set a lineup against an in-form Colts. Yet, one truth is obvious: the Rams need Adams back, and fast. And he might pull that off.

A positive sign for Sean McVay

For the Rams, Davante Adams has mostly been the picture of durability. The only real hiccup in recent years came during his run with the Silver and Black. Back then, Adams was fighting through a hamstring issue while also pushing his way out of Sin City. The Raiders eventually shipped him to the Jets before he found his new home in Los Angeles. Now, with a fresh two-year contract worth $44,000,000, Adams has given the horns steady production.

Meanwhile, the fit in Los Angeles feels different. Adams has already shown good chemistry with Matthew Stafford, something that stands out compared to his rocky stints in New York or Las Vegas. The comfort level with Stafford has helped Adams transition quickly, and it makes this Rams offense feel more settled when he’s on the field. So, Sean McVay wants that kind of connection amid injuries. However, with Adams out right now, Stafford has his struggles.

Interestingly, looking back at history, there is positivity. Adams played the full regular season 4 times in his 12-year NFL career. And since last season, he hasn’t missed more than two games. Now with Week 4 on the horizon against the Colts, his track record suggests he’s more likely to suit up than sit out.