The full breakdown
Adams demonstrated high-end receiver play on several reps, highlighted by an elite win on a dig route in Q4 (07:03) that produced a 49-yard gain. He also repeatedly tested Denver's boundary coverage for chunk gains, winning sideline matchups against Patrick Surtain in Q1 (09:27) and Q2 (07:36) for 22 yards apiece. However, his grade was significantly pulled down in Q2 (06:33) when he shoved Surtain to the turf, drawing an offensive pass interference penalty that negated a 16-yard gain. Combined with an inability to shake press coverage on a pivotal Q3 (13:09) 3rd-down incompletion, the costly penalty offset much of his positive production.
Strengths
- Boundary route precision
- Deep sideline ball tracking
- Yards after catch on crossing routes
Weaknesses
- Costly offensive pass interference
- Separation versus physical press