Start: LAR WR Davante Adams vs. TB Zyon McCollum
Adams recorded his 1000th NFL catch last week, but it was his only catch for one yard and one touchdown. That is an interesting way to celebrate, but Adams still saw eight targets, which is around his normal total this season. Adams should have more success this week against the Buccaneers, who are struggling in pass defense as well. Tampa Bay is giving up around 242 passing yards a game this season. Rams QB Matthew Stafford is playing at an elite level this season, so the Bucs will have their hands full, which is why I like Adams to bounce back this week.
Bench: CHI WR Rome Odunze vs. PIT CB Darius Slay
Odunze is leading the Bears in receiving this season, but it feels as if he is up and down, even though the Bears have grinded out a 7-3 record so far. This week, the Bears offense will face a Steelers defense that has improved exponentially this season. Moving Jalen Ramsey to safety seems to have unlocked this defense’s potential, and they are laying the wood on teams now. Getting pressure on the quarterback and creating turnovers has been the Steelers’ mantra for many years, and they are getting into form once again. Avoid Odunze this week.
