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Eric Williams
NFC West Writer
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay knows how valuable running back Kyren Williams is to his offense.
Just look at the team’s win-loss record with and without the second-year back.
The Rams were 1-3 when Williams missed four games with an ankle injury. With him in the lineup, Los Angeles is 6-4 this season. So, with Williams topping 100 rushing yards for the fifth time this year on Sunday, it’s no surprise the Rams earned a 28-20 victory over the visiting Washington Commanders at SoFi Stadium.
With the win, the Rams moved to 7-7 on the season, have won four of their past five games and now hold the final wild-card spot in the NFC with three games remaining. The loss dropped the Commanders to 4-10, eliminating them from postseason contention.
“This is a guy that’s put in the work,” McVay said about Williams. “He’s got that growth mindset that you have heard us talk about. I’m really happy for him. And I just love how he keeps being able to take steps in the right direction, keep being coachable. Keep being accountable.
“He’s made a huge difference. When he’s in the lineup and when he’s not in the lineup, it’s a very different thing for us. And I could say that about a couple guys. But he has been a big spark plug for us.”
The Notre Dame product finished with 152 rushing yards and a score. Williams surpassed 1,000 scrimmage yards on the year, the first time a Rams running back has accomplished that feat since Todd Gurley in 2019.
Williams has a long way to go before joining the same stratosphere as Gurley, the No. 10 overall selection in the 2014 draft. However, Williams’ ability to create explosive plays in the running game and as a pass-catcher are reminiscent of attributes Gurley showed during his time with the Rams.
On the season, Williams has 953 rushing yards, 192 receiving yards (1,145) and 11 total touchdowns. He lost two fumbles Sunday, but fortunately for the Rams, the…
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Publish date : 2023-12-18 03:45:42
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