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With an injury as tricky as a hamstring, it's possible the Packers could hold Adams out of practice all week and then see how he feels a few hours before kickoff Sunday night.
Without naming names, LaFleur indicated certain veteran players could get the green light to play despite not practicing at all, and Rodgers followed up by confirming his chemistry with Adams is such they could make it work in such a scenario.
"I don't think it's problematic at all," Rodgers said. "If he doesn't practice, I would feel completely comfortable if he wakes up Sunday morning and says, 'I'm going to play.'
"If he does (feel ready) by Sunday, shoot I want him out there and I don't care if he practices at all."
After a huge game in Week 1 at Minnesota, tying the franchise record with 14 receptions (for 156 yards and two touchdowns), Adams was held three catches for 36 yards by the Lions' double-teaming before he exited the game.
The offense kept rolling along in his absence, approaching 500 total yards for the second straight week and scoring three times in the second half as running back Aaron Jones had the huge day. It was reminiscent of last October when Adams, now a three-time Pro Bowler, missed four games with a turf toe injury and, to the surprise of some, the Packers won all four games.
"Yeah, man, they don't need me," Adams joked. "They don't need me. That's what it boils down to. It just shows our guys are mentally tough enough to be able to step up."
In all seriousness, Rodgers corrected the sentiment, knowing for the offense to be at its absolute best, Adams needs to be out there.