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The Rams’ Kyren Williams is swallowed up by Dolphins linebackers Jordyn Brooks (left) and David Long Jr. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
First came self-reflection, followed quickly by self-correction.
After rushing for eight touchdowns in six games, last Monday’s defeat by the Miami Dolphins marked the third consecutive game Rams running back Kyren Williams did not run for a touchdown.
That Williams was running behind yet another offensive line combination did not matter. Nor did the fact that the line, by coach Sean McVay’s account, played poorly.
Williams rushed for 62 yards in 15 carries and lost a fumble.
“I got this feeling of not being good enough,” Williams said of his postgame mindset, “and just not being that person who I thought I was.”
That changed after Williams watched the game video.
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“It was just like, ‘Oh, it’s all still right there,’” he said. “And I got this feeling, like… ‘now it’s time to really turn it up.’”
Williams will get his opportunity Sunday when the Rams (4-5) play the New England Patriots (3-7) at Gillette Stadium.
The Rams rebounded from their 1-4 start by winning three games in a row, but they rushed for only 68 yards in their Nov. 3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, and only 70 in the 23-15 loss to the Dolphins.
The Rams are averaging 94.1 yards rushing per game, which ranks 26th among 32 NFL teams.
On a team that features quarterback Matthew Stafford and receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, the Rams’ offense operates best when the rushing attack sets up optimal passing situations.
So how can McVay get Williams and the rushing game going?
Dolphins defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand tackles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23), who averaged 4.1 yards per carry against Miami. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Associated Press)
“Where do you want me to start?” McVay said. “There are a lot of layers to this.”
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2024-11-15 11:00:50
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