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Five takeaways from Packers’ season-saving win at Eagles

By Freddie Boston

Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field.The Packers defeated the Eagles 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field.The Packers defeated the Eagles 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) avoids a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll (22) in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Green Bay defeated Philadelphia 27-13. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) avoids a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll (22) in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Green Bay defeated Philadelphia 27-13. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

Davante Adams’ rise continues

Davante Adams’ breakout season continued in a big way at Philadelphia, the third-year receiver hauling in his seventh and eighth touchdown pass of the year.

His five-catch, 113-yard, two-score performance was his second multiple-touchdown game of the year, and his third posting over 100 yards. Adams is tied with Odell Beckham Jr. with eight touchdowns this season, only trailing teammate Jordy Nelson (nine), Antonio Brown and Mike Evans (both 10).

Adams continues to silence his critics following a disappointing 2015 campaign, and he’s been on fire since Week 7. He’s tallied 43 receptions for 558 yards and five touchdowns since the 26-10 win over Chicago on October 21.

Nelson’s star won’t shine forever in Green Bay, the Packers needing to find a successor sooner than later. Adams has certainly inspired belief he can take on the role as the Packers’ top receiving target in future years. He must now build on an excellent season, one that has him on pace for 84 receptions, 1,128 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Aaron Rodgers trusts his young receiver, who is finally emerging as the player the Packers thought they had drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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