Davante Adams will likely line up on Prince Amukamara a lot. Can the Chicago Bears get the better of that matchup?
When the Green Bay Packers take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday one of the biggest matchups of the day will be Prince Amukamara lined up on Davante Adams. Adams runs on over half of his routes on the side of Amukamara. How do the two matchup with each other?
When the two matched up on each other earlier this season Davante Adams got the better of him. Rodgers was 3-4 for 69 yards and a touchdown when targeting Adams.
Amukamara allows 8.7 yards per target and Adams gains 8.7 yards per target. This is significant to note because Adams has a higher completion rate. It shows that typically Adams will take what is given in shorter routes while Amukamara will only give those up.
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Adams is most efficient running the out route. He takes what is given and is 14-22 with 4 touchdowns. Amukamara has hardly been tested on this route giving up four receptions on eight targets. It is worth noting he has also given up a touchdown on out routes.
The go route is the second best route for Adams who has eight completions for field flipping plays. Amukamara has been best at keeping things in front of him. It likely helps that he has a player such as Eddie Jackson behind him. Still, Amukamara also has two interceptions on deep balls. He also allowed a 51 yard reception to Adams earlier this season.
The last route to watch for is the slant. Adams is highly efficient here, catching 16 of 20 tartlets for three touchdowns. Amukamara has also struggled against this route, allowing six receptions on seven attempts. He also allowed two touchdowns on slant routes.