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LOS ANGELES — Davante Adams did not mince words this week when asked about his looming duel with Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell. “I’m going to show him something he’s never seen,” the Los Angeles Rams star told reporters, flashing the cool confidence that has defined his first season in Hollywood. ADAMS ISSUES A WEEK-3 CHALLENGE The Rams (2-0) host the defending NFC-champion Eagles on Sunday in a matchup that could preview January football. Mitchell, the No. 21 overall pick in April, has been a bright spot for Philadelphia’s revamped secondary, but Adams made it clear the rookie is about to receive an NFL education. “He’s got great feet and ball skills, but until you cover me for four quarters you haven’t seen the whole game,” Adams added, stoking a storyline that has dominated sports-talk radio all week. A HOT START IN HOLLYWOOD Since arriving from Las Vegas in a March blockbuster, Adams has reignited a Rams offense that already featured Cooper Kupp. Through two games he owns 17 receptions for 218 yards and two touchdowns, including a 106-yard, one-score effort in last Sunday’s 33-19 win over Tennessee. The performance pushed him past 12,000 career receiving yards, making him the 32nd player in league history to hit the mark. MATCHUP TO WATCH: ADAMS VS. MITCHELL Sean McVay has leaned on bunch formations and motion to create free releases for Adams, who still boasts one of the quickest releases in football at 32. Philadelphia defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is expected to shadow him with Mitchell and roll safety help over the top. If the Eagles dedicate two defenders to Adams, look for Matthew Stafford to exploit single coverage for Kupp and rookie tight end Chase Yoder. INJURY & WEATHER UPDATE Adams was limited on Wednesday with what the team called “veteran rest,” but he practiced fully Thursday and carries no injury designation. Forecasts call for clear skies and 72°F at kickoff inside the open-air SoFi Stadium, eliminating weather as a factor. FANTASY FOOTBALL FOCUS Adams remains a must-start WR1. The Eagles have surrendered 294.5 passing yards per game, 28th in the league, and have allowed four touchdowns to perimeter receivers in two weeks. Expect double-digit targets, especially in the red zone where McVay has schemed Adams five looks already this season. WHAT’S AT STAKE A Rams victory would give Los Angeles its first 3-0 start since the 2021 Super Bowl season and sole possession of first place in the NFC West. More importantly, it would validate General Manager Les Snead’s aggressive move to pair Adams with Stafford and Kupp in what many dubbed a “Last Dance” year for the veteran core. QUOTES OF THE WEEK • Adams on Mitchell: “I respect his game, but respect only goes so far once the whistle blows.” • Stafford on Adams: “He’s a walking first down. I trust him every time I let it rip.” • Eagles CB Darius Slay on mentoring Mitchell: “We told Q to keep playing his technique. If Adams beats perfect coverage, tip your hat and line up again.” THE BOTTOM LINE Adams’ bravado has set the stage for one of Week 3’s juiciest one-on-one battles. If he backs up his words, the Rams could notch another statement win and Adams’ Hollywood script will keep writing itself—one big play at a time.