News: Broncos defensive back Mike Adams was credited with two more passes defended in Week 17 against the Browns. Adams, who has now broke up 10 passes on the season, finished with four solo tackles in the 34-12 win. He was also credited with a QB hit.
Analysis: While Adams still does not have an interception to his credit, he does have a career-high 77 tackles and 10 pass breakups to his name already and there is still one more game to go. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with Adams as a viable low-end option in deeper IDP formats moving forward.
News: Broncos defensive back Mike Adams had a solid game in a 26-13 Week 14 win over the Raiders. He picked up five tackles -- three solo -- in the game.
Analysis: Adams has had some rough stretches this season, but he remains on track for a career high in tackles. He sits at 68 after 13 games, just six shy of his previous best. Fantasy owners can continue to consider him a decent low-end IDP option.
News: Broncos defensive back Mike Adams tallied eight tackles and a pass defense during Denver's 17-9 victory at Kansas City in Week 12. Adams, who finished one tackle shy of the team lead held by Wesley Woodyard (nine), also forced his second fumble of the season.
Analysis: Adams appeared primed to shatter at his career high in tackles (74) with his strong run early in the season before hitting a cold wave in late October and early November. But his performance Sunday helped him get back on track as he boosted his season total to 61 tackles. Adams is also a quality source for pass defenses and is worth a roster spot in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Denver defensive back Mike Adams sacked Carolina quarterback Cam Newton in the end zone for a safety in the Week 10 win over the Panthers Sunday. Adams finished the game with four tackles and three of them came of the solo variety.
Analysis: The 31-year-old Adams recorded his first sack of the season Sunday for the safety as it came on a huge play for the Broncos. He now has 53 tackles on the season and remains more of a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Denver defensive back Mike Adams turned in a decent performance against Cincinnati in Week 9. Adams collected five tackles (four solo) in a 31-23 victory.
Analysis: Adams seems to have put his knee injury behind him as he looked fine on the field Sunday. He has 49 tackles at the halfway point of the season and has a decent shot of reaching 100 tackles in a season for the first time in his career. Fantasy owners should view him as a low-end option in deeper IDP formats heading into Week 10.
News: Denver defensive back Mike Adams was ruled active for Sunday's contest against Cincinnati despite dealing with a knee injury. Adams has yet to miss a game this season.
Analysis: Adams has only had one double-digit tackle performance this season, which came in Week 5 against the Patriots. Outside of that, he has tallied 44 tackles through seven games and has a decent chance at reaching 100 tackles this season for the first time in his career. Fantasy owners should keep him active in deeper IDP formats heading into Week 9.
News: Broncos defensive back Mike Adams recorded his first double-digit tackle performance of the season in Week 5 against the Patriots. He finished with 12 total (six solo) in the 31-21 loss.
Analysis: Adams has 36 tackles through five games this season and is worth utilizing in deeper Fantasy IDP formats at this point.
News: Broncos defensive back Mike Adams turned in his second straight productive performance in Week 2 against the Falcons. Adams finished with eight tackles -- four solo -- in the 27-21 win and was also credited with a QB hit and pass defended in the loss. He now has 12 tackles and four passes defended on the season.
Analysis: Adams has been fairly productive over the first two weeks of the season as his four PDs ranks second to only Tracy Porter. While he usually can't be counted on for a ton of turnovers, the veteran can be considered a cheap low-end source for tackles most weeks. Consider Adams a viable low-end option in deeper IDP formats heading into Week 3.
News: Browns DB Mike Adams had 10 tackles (six solo), an interception, and a pass defended in the Browns' 14-3 loss to the Steelers in Week 14.
Analysis: The interception was his first since recording picks in back-to-back games in Weeks 4 and 5, giving him three on the season. It is the first time since 2005 that the nine-year veteran has recorded more than two in a season. Adams has no consistently produced this season, and is not a recommended Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Browns DB Mike Adams recorded an interception for the second straight game Week 4 against the Titans. He also had two tackles, both solo.
Analysis: Adam hasn't recorded more than two interceptions in a season since 2005, but then again, he hasn't been a regular starter since then either. Still, you shouldn't rush out to grab him in Fantasy IDP leagues, especially since he provides little in the way of tackles. He's worth monitoring, but unless the interceptions continue, he won't have much to offer.
News: Browns DB Mike Adams picked off a deflected pass from Miami QB Chad Henne in a Week 13 victory and almost returned it for a touchdown. Adams was pushed out of bounds just before the pylon.
Analysis: Adams started the first game this season but has been relegated to nickel and dime duties since then. Continue to ignore him in IDP Fantasy play.
News: Browns DB Mike Adams got his first sack of the season in Week 10. He also made two tackles in the game, raising his season total to 28.
Analysis: Adams is no longer a starter, so even though he got in the sack column, he can be ignored in all IDP formats.
News: The Browns drafted Oregon safety T.J. Ward with a second-round pick in April's draft, and he's expected to push Mike Adams for the starting free safety job with the team this season.
Analysis: Fantasy owners never got behind Adams in the first place, likely because he wasn't much of a stat producer beyond moderate tackle numbers. You can ignore him in drafts now that playing time could be an issue for him.
News: Cleveland had three players go through full participation in Monday's walkthrough for Week 14 against Pittsburgh on Thursday night. They are as follows: CB Mike Adams (finger), TE Michael Gaines (shoulder) and TE Robert Royal (finger).
Analysis: Adams is unowned in Fantasy play and that is warranted. He does little as a Fantasy IDP player. Keep him on waivers for Week 14 against the Steelers.
News: The Cleveland Browns signed safety Mike Adams on Friday, the same day the club lost Sean Jones to free agency. Adams started five games for Cleveland last season and also was a free agent. Adams joined the league in 2004 as an undrafted free agent with San Francisco. He made 42 tackles and two interceptions last year, and also played on special teams. Browns general manager George Kokinis said Adams "possesses the characteristics we believe in" and praised his versatility.
Analysis: Adams could have a shot to post nominal stats, so keep him in mind if you need a Fantasy DB later on in the season. Consider him waiver-wire material until then.
News: Browns defenders S Mike Adams (hamstring), S Sean Jones (knee), LB Shantee Orr (foot), DT Shaun Smith (hand) and DE Corey Williams (shoulder) are all questionable for Week 9 vs. Baltimore.
Analysis: Of these players, only Jones registers on the Fantasy radar as a decent No. 3 Fantasy DB. The rest of these Clevelanders shouldn't be counted on for much Fantasy help whether they're healthy or not.
News: Browns QB Ken Dorsey (third QB), DB Mike Adams, DB Hamza Abdullah, lb Shantee Orr and DL Shaun Smith have all been ruled inactive for Week 8 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Most of these players are reserves for the Browns or see little action when active. It's safe to keep them reserved for Fantasy Week 8.
News: Cleveland lists the following players as being inactive for Week 7 against Washington: QB Ken Dorsey (3rd QB), DB Mike Adams, LB Beau Bell, DL Shaun Smith and TE Martin Rucker.
Analysis: Keep all of these players reserved for Week 7. When healthy, they have minimal Fantasy value.
News: Browns DB Mike Adams had two tackles and an interception Sunday at the Bengals.
Analysis: Adams is a solid No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and should be started most weeks. Cleveland is on a bye in Week 5 and plays the Giants in Week 6.
News: Browns DB Mike Adams made his first interception since 2005 when he picked off Joe Flacco in a Week 3 loss to the Ravens. He also made four tackles.
Analysis: Adams is a decent low-end starting DB in deeper IDP formats, but the fact he hadn't made a pick in three years should tell you what to expect from him. Cleveland visits Cincinnati in Week 4.
News: Browns DB Mike Adams recorded nine solo tackles Week 2 against the Browns. He recorded eight total tackles in Week 1.
Analysis: Adams hasn't had an interception since 2005, but if he keeps getting tackles, he'll quickly gain appeal in Fantasy IDP leagues. Consider him a bit of a sleeper, but you can probably afford to leave him on waivers for now.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Mike Adams has replaced Terry Cousin as the nickel back for the Cleveland Browns. "I'm an athlete just like the opposing wide receivers are athletes," Adams said. "I make it work."
Analysis: Adams is quicker than Cousin. Unfortunately, as the nickle corner, he won't play enough to be considered useful in most IDP Fantasy formats. He'll only be in with the nickle package.
News: Browns DB Mike Adams had one tackle, one sack and one fumble recovery Sunday at Baltimore.
Analysis: Despite the good game, keep Adams reserved in all leagues for Week 12 against Houston.
News: Mike Adams (wrist) was able to play in Week 3 at Oakland. He did not post any defensive statistics, but he came up with one special teams tackle.
Analysis: Adams is not even worth a look in the deepest of IDP Fantasy leagues for Week 4 against Baltimore.
News: LB D'Qwell Jackson (five tackles), LB Leon Williams (five tackles), DB Mike Adams (four tackles), DB Kenny Wright (four tackles) and DE Robaire Smith (four tackles) all had nice defensive contributions in Cleveland's 51-45 win over the Bengals in Week 2.
Analysis: Jackson is the only one of these players with any Fantasy value in IDP leagues.
News: Browns DB Mike Adams (groin) was not among the inactive players for Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Adams likely will back up Sean Jones and Brodney Pool in the secondary, which was hurt by injuries last season. Don't expect him to be helpful in Fantasy play this year.
News: Safety Mike Adams signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, adding some depth to their secondary. Adams had 67 tackles in 16 games with the San Francisco 49ers last season, including eight starts. He had 139 tackles and five interceptions in three seasons with the 49ers, who signed him as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Delaware.
Analysis: Adams likely will back up Sean Jones and Brodney Pool in the secondary, which was hurt by injuries last season. Don't expect him to be helpful in Fantasy play this year.
News: Notable 49ers defenders at Chicago in Week 8 include: DB Mike Adams and LB Manny Lawson (seven total tackles each), LB Derek Smith (five total tackles) and Walt Harris (five solo hits, forced fumble).
Analysis: None of these defenders are worth using on a weekly basis in Fantasy play, though Smith is decent in the deepest of Fantasy IDP leagues and Lawson is ownable in keeper leagues.
News: The 49ers have spent two weeks preparing for the unbeaten Bears, and the Cardinals gave them a pretty good blueprint to follow. 49ers coach Mike Nolan has decided to make some minor adjustments on defense, most notably the elevation of special-teams captain Keith Lewis into a prominent role on defense. Lewis is expected to split time with starting free safety Mike Adams in hopes of providing a more physical presence in the secondary. Still, don't use the 49ers defense in Week 8.
Analysis: Lewis is at best a reserve Fantasy DB at this point, though potential is there for better status. Neither he nor Adams are worth owning in standard Fantasy leagues.
News: The 49ers are considering giving playing time to third-year safety Keith Lewis, who is considered the team's biggest hitter. The 49ers, whose pass defense ranks 29th in the league, have not gotten any hard hits on receivers in the secondary.The 49ers have used the bye week to give Lewis a bigger role in practice. Nolan said has yet to decide how to approach next week's game, but said adding Lewis to the mix is "not out of the question." Lewis would likely split time with starting free safety Mike Adams, if the 49ers follow through with the tentative plan. Adams ranks second on the team with 38 tackles.
Analysis: It looks as though the 49ers are serious about splitting time between Adams and Lewis. If that does happen, Adams' Fantasy value will take a huge hit. Stay tuned for further developments.
News: FS Mike Adams ranks second on the team with 33 tackles. His play through the first five games has been a bit unsteady. The 49ers like Adams and earlier this season offered him a contract extension for "good backup money," which he turned down.
Analysis: It seems as though Adams is playing for free agent contract after the season. The tackles are there for Adams, but he has no sacks and no interceptions. He is not a Fantasy stud, but he is worth a roster spot in deep leagues that reward heavily for tackles.
News: 49ers FS Mike Adams is trying to bounce back after a rough game against the Eagles, during which he failed to tackle RB Brian Westbrook 35 yards down the field on a play that resulted in a 71-yard TD run. Adams has generally played well this season, as he ranks second on the team with 17 tackles.
Analysis: The tackles are there for Adams, but he has no sacks and no interceptions. He is not a Fantasy stud, but he is worth a roster spot in deep leagues that reward heavily for tackles.
News: According to reports, the San Francisco 49ers have re-signed S Mike Adams to an exclusive-rights contracts.
Analysis: Adams has no value in drafts.
News: According to reports, the San Francisco 49ers have offered a one-year tender to exclusive rights free agent FS Mike Adams.
Analysis: Adams recorded 74 total tackles, one sack and four interceptions last season.
