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GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 30:  Wide receiver Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the football after a reception past cornerback Alfonzo Dennard #37 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the NFL game at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Patriots 26-21.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 30: Wide receiver Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the football after a reception past cornerback Alfonzo Dennard #37 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the NFL game at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Patriots 26-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Davante Adams, Jarrett Boykin, Richard Rodgers' Post-Week 13 Fantasy Reaction

Tyler ConwayNov 30, 2014

Neither Randall Cobb nor Jordy Nelson led the Green Bay Packers in receiving during Sunday's 26-21 victory over the New England Patriots. Instead, it was Davante Adams who came through with a career-best day, making six receptions for 121 yards.

Also coming through with a better-than-expected performance was tight end Richard Rodgers, who made a touchdown grab for the second straight game. Rodgers finished with two catches for 35 yards; Sunday was his third career game with multiple receptions.

Aaron Rodgers' propensity for spreading the ball around allowed for only two receptions for Nelson, though one was a 45-yard touchdown grab. Jarrett Boykin also continues to be rendered ineffective in this deep Packers receiving corps, as he made his third reception of 2014 on Sunday.

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From a fantasy perspective, there really isn't much to write home about. Adams' breakout game is not a sign of things to come. Nelson spent a majority of his afternoon draped in coverage from Darrelle Revis, who did an excellent job for the most part. Revis even accused Nelson of a push-off on his touchdown reception.

Most opponents won't have a Revis around to keep passes from going in Nelson's direction. Adams and Rodgers, both rookies, are going to have the occasional solid game because they play with the best quarterback in football. Rodgers' ability to check through his progressions and find the open man is on par with anyone, and sometimes the situation will dictate a non-star catching the pass.

But Cobb and Nelson are the only Green Bay pass-catchers worth owning. Adams and Rodgers could be fliers in long-term keeper leagues—just not anything substantive in standard formats. Sunday's stats are tempting, but don't expect a change from the status quo.

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