GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers might finally be able to throw deep again, as the Green Bay Packers' quarterback likely will have receiver Davante Adams back for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.
Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that he expects Adams to play in the matchup of 6-0 teams. Adams missed the last three games because of a recurring sprained ankle that dates to Week 2 and includes the bye week.
When asked if Adams would play Sunday, McCarthy said, "I would think so."
That could be a significant addition to the Packers' offense, which has struggled to make plays down the field. Rodgers ranks just 18th in passing yards in part because the offense lacks a deep threat. Rodgers has completed just three passes that traveled more than 30 yards in the air this season, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
This summer, McCarthy called Adams the team's MVP of the offseason.
"You want to have all your weapons, and Davante, like I said all through training camp, I thought he clearly was one of the young players that jumped out and you could see it in the OTAs," McCarthy said Monday. "So yeah, it will be great to have him back out there."
Adams actually returned to practice on a limited basis before the bye but did not play against the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 18 after being listed as questionable.
Safety Morgan Burnett, who has missed five of the six games this season because of a calf injury, also is expected to return against the Broncos.
McCarthy gave his players the entire week off during the bye. He planned to have a full-pads practice Monday.