NFL Power Rankings: Top 10 wide receivers in today’s game

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 16, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 16, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 12: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-23 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 12, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 12: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-23 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 12, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

player. Pick Analysis. Green Bay Packers. Davante Adams. 9. Scouting Report. WR. 49

The Green Bay Packers’ failure to add to their wide receiver corps this offseason was met with widespread bemusement, but that was certainly no comment on the qualities of Adams, who strengthened his grip on a spot among the league’s best as they reached the NFC Championship game.

Adams played only 12 regular-season games last season, ending 2019 with 997 yards and five touchdowns. Averaging 83.1 yards per game, Adams was on pace for what would have been a second successive 1,300-yard season.

The former Fresno State Bulldog uses his quickness to regularly create separation with his stem and has consistently found ways to get open in the biggest moments when the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have needed him most.

With the Packers opting not to utilize any draft capital on a wide receiver this year, Adams will remain the unquestioned focal point of the Packers’ passing attack but his poor supporting cast may allow opposing defenses to focus their energies on shutting him down.

Despite Green Bay seemingly shifting towards a more run-oriented offense, Adams is in line for another hugely productive campaign. A lack of answers on the receiving depth chart beyond Adams has hurt his efficiency, however, and their inability to address that issue this offseason could again limit his upside in 2020.