Week 1 could reveal a Rams attack the league has absolutely no answers for

The stage is set. Two powerhouse teams are about to clash on the football field at SoFi Stadium. And in Week 1, the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams will push each other to their limits. But a question Rams fans face this season is a simple one: What are the limits of this offense?

For the first time in nine seasons, the team steps onto the field without wide receiver Cooper Kupp on the roster. That’s a void fans may not be ready to entrust to just anyone. But give GM Les Snead credit. He went out and, in the eyes of many NFL analysts, upgraded the position. How do you top an All-Pro wideout? You land Davante Adams, a veteran just as accomplished, but with a stronger track record of availability.

There are traits Adams brings that are entirely his own. So much so that he adds a new dimension to the offense. He’s a master at creating separation, a quality the Rams previously manufactured through motion and formation. With Adams, those tricks aren’t necessary.

Rams fans are eager to see Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams click

Adams is not a selfish receiver. He’s just elite. As such, he’s often targeted so much so that his number dwarfs those of his teammates. It’s not something he lobbies for; it just turns out that way. Now place him in an offense with this starting quarterback, and get ready for fireworks. For three of the current NFL Receiving Yards Single-Season records, Stafford was the quarterback.

He threw to Calvin Johnson (1,964 yards), Cooper Kupp (1,947 yards), and rookie Puka Nacua (1,486 yards). In 2025, he’ll have a pair of elite receivers in Adams and Nacua. Both can carry the offense on their own, but are nearly impossible to stop when teamed up in this system. Best of all, they have complementary skills that will enhance each other’s effectiveness.

Yes, the Texans’ secondary is very talented. But they’ll have to decide who to emphasize in coverage. The offense will simply throw to the other guy. It’s the ultimate game of cat and mouse, a game seasoned veterans know how to play and win. With a veteran quarterback, Adams is very dangerous. He’s averaged 88 receiving yards in Week 1 over the past three seasons, but when catching passes from Raiders QB Derek Carr, he hauled in 10 of 17 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown.

Will Week 1 be an occasion for history to repeat itself? Fans certainly hope so. It was clear throughout training camp and joint scrimmages that the offense fits Adams like a glove. Now, with the chips on the line, expect great things from this new QB-WR connection. The Texans are a huge Week 1 test for the offense in Horns. But this duo has faced the NFL’s best. Stay tuned.

As always, thanks for reading.

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