Davante Adams shared the Rams’ winning mindset after Los Angeles dismantled the Giants and evened its 2026 record at 1–1.
The Los Angeles Rams made a resounding statement Monday night. They dismantled the New York Giants 28-6 to level their 2026 record at 1–1. Sure, Sean McVay’s defense suffocated New York and Matthew Stafford’s offense found its rhythm. However, Davante Adams delivered the clearest insight into what is driving Los Angeles beyond the star power. With Puka Nacua sidelined by a hip injury, Adams caught two touchdown passes. He helped the Rams erase the sting of their season-opening loss in Melbourne. Speaking with Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter after the victory, Adams emphasized that the Rams are focused on execution rather than outside expectations.
“This league isn’t even about who’s the best team, it’s about who goes out and plays the best. So we keep that on our minds and go out and work towards a common goal.”
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“This league isn’t even about who’s the best team, it’s about who goes out and plays the best,” Adams told Van Pelt. “So we keep that on our minds and go out and work towards a common goal.”
That mentality was evident throughout Monday’s rout. Los Angeles controlled the game and avoided the kind of momentum swings that undermined its opening-week performance. Adams’ veteran presence gives the offense another proven voice as the Rams pursue a Super Bowl run.
Adams has built one of the NFL’s most decorated receiving careers since Green Bay selected him in 2014. He earned five straight Pro Bowl selections and consecutive first-team All-Pro honors with the Packers before joining the Raiders in 2022. That’s where he added another first-team All-Pro campaign. After later playing for the Jets, Adams arrived in Los Angeles in 2026 with more than 1,000 receptions, 12,000 receiving yards, and 110 touchdowns. His message after Monday’s victory was simple: talent creates possibilities, but execution creates wins.
The Los Angeles Rams made a resounding statement Monday night. They dismantled the New York Giants 28-6 to level their 2026 record at 1–1. Sure, Sean McVay’s defense suffocated New York and Matthew Stafford’s offense found its rhythm. However, Davante Adams delivered the clearest insight into what is driving Los Angeles beyond the star power.