Davante Adams leads NFL with goal line targets in 2025 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Davante Adams of the Los Angeles Rams was targeted 16 times inside the 5-yard line in 2025, the most of any player since 2000. He caught 14 receiving touchdowns, contributing significantly to the Rams' red zone efficiency. Despite early season challenges working with quarterback Matthew Stafford, the duo improved as the season progressed, leading to Stafford's MVP award. Adams secured a two-year contract with the Rams last offseason and is expected to remain a valuable target in the upcoming season.
- •Adams recorded the highest goal line targets since 2000.
- •He scored 14 touchdowns despite missing three weeks of the regular season.
- •The Rams' red zone effectiveness improved dramatically with Adams.
- •Stafford and Adams are expected to build on their success in 2026.
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Davante Adams' goal line targets in 2025 were the most this century
"Davante Adams was targeted 16 times inside the 5-yard line, which is the most of any player since at least 2000.
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