Davante Adams Scores as C.J. Gardner-Johnson Draws NFL Reactions

Davante Adams scored against Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson during the Los Angeles Rams' Week 5 matchup at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, while New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel later responded to comments Gardner-Johnson made about rookie receiver Efton Chism III.

Adams beat Gardner-Johnson on a corner route for a touchdown in the second quarter after the Rams reached the Bills' 4-yard line. After the catch, Adams followed the retreating safety and exchanged words with him, according to larrybrownsports.com.

Gardner-Johnson had also drawn attention after Buffalo lost to New England 29-26, when he criticized Chism's late fourth-quarter touchdown catch. According to nesn.com, Chism finished the game with two catches on four targets for 42 yards, including the game-winning score.

"An elevated guy made a hell of a catch," said C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Bills safety.

Gardner-Johnson then questioned whether Chism could repeat the performance after the Patriots receiver made a one-handed touchdown grab in the fourth quarter.

"Won't hear from him again." said C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Bills safety.

Gardner-Johnson continued discussing Chism's play after Buffalo's first loss of the 2026 season.

"A practice squad player made a hell of a play," said C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Bills safety.

"That's all I'm gonna tell you. You do it again, he probably won't make it again." said C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Bills safety.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed Gardner-Johnson's remarks during an appearance on "The Greg Hill Show" and defended Chism's preparation and contribution to New England's victory.

"For a guy that's been on eight teams in four years, I guess he knows the drill," said Mike Vrabel, Patriots coach.

Vrabel referenced Gardner-Johnson's team history while also praising Chism, who has never spent time on an NFL practice squad, according to nesn.com.

"Nobody works harder," said Mike Vrabel, Patriots coach.

"You love to see players take advantage of opportunities, help the team win. He is very well respected. He practices.

He's on the show team. He takes a million reps. Nobody logs more miles or yards or whatever we track than Chizz." said Mike Vrabel, Patriots coach.

Gardner-Johnson has been known around the league for frequent trash talk, and Adams became another opponent to respond after making a decisive play against him during the Rams' game against Buffalo.