The Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson breaks up a pass intended for the Packers' Davante Adams during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. (AP photo)

GREEN BAY, Wis. — A single injury changed everything for the Green Bay Packers’ offense this season.

Davante Adams caught 10 passes for a career-high 180 yards in the Packers’ Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

With 10:45 left in the fourth quarter, the two-time Pro Bowl receiver caught a 13-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers that set up first-and-goal at the Philadelphia 8.

After being tackled by safety Andrew Sendejo, Adams immediately reached down and grabbed his right foot. He knew something was wrong.

Adams was forced to watch as Green Bay suffered its first loss of the season.

After the 34-27 defeat, Adams told reporters he believed he had suffered a turf toe injury. He was right.

Adams was sidelined for the next four games. During that stretch, the Packers didn’t miss a beat, going 4-0 and posting staggering offensive numbers.

“I can promise you we need him and we’re a better offense with 17 on the field,” Rodgers said of Adams following a 42-24 win over the Raiders in Week 7. “We’ve just been spreading it out a little bit more and guys have been stepping up. … I think without him there, we’ve had to scheme up plays for other guys and guys have made plays when their number’s been called.”

Undrafted second-year receiver Allen Lazard had a breakout game while Adams was sidelined, as did 6-foot-4 speedster Marquez Valdes-Scantling. But no players benefited more from Adams’ absence than running backs Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones.

“Yeah, I think it is something that’s kind of evolved,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “And those guys have done a great job, both those guys. I know we talk about Aaron Jones quite a bit, but Jamaal Williams, he brings so much energy, so much juice. He’s a tough, physical, hard-nosed guy. He’s tough to bring down.”