"Williams, who signed a $23-million extension before the season, and second-year pro Blake Corum are providing the Rams with the backfield balance coach Sean McVay envisioned as the Rams built a team regarded as a Super Bowl contender. Last season, the 5-foot-9, 207-pound Williams carried the ball 316 times. Only Barkley (345 carries) and Derrick Henry (325) of the Baltimore Ravens had more. The Rams averaged 103.8 yards rushing per game, which ranked 24th among 32 teams."
"Another week, another big-name running back across the field on the opponent's sideline. Rams running back Kyren Williams acknowledged the well-deserved attention Saquon Barkley received last week before the Rams played the defending Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Now Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts, the NFL's leading rusher, is coming to SoFi Stadium. Williams said a "competitive mindset" drives him when high-profile backs are in the building."
"Williams, a fourth-year pro, has rushed for 226 yards and a touchdown in 55 carries (4.1 yards per carry). He also has five receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Corum has rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown in 14 carries (7.1 yards per carry). He has one catch for 14 yards."
Kyren Williams and Blake Corum have created a balanced Rams backfield, forming an effective one-two rushing attack. Williams signed a $23-million extension before the season and carried the ball 316 times last year. The Rams increased rushing from 103.8 yards per game (24th) last season to 127 yards per game (ninth) through three games. Williams has 226 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown on 55 carries (4.1 YPC) with five receptions for 35 yards and a receiving touchdown. Corum has 99 rushing yards and one touchdown on 14 carries (7.1 YPC) with one catch for 14 yards. Opposing Colts star Jonathan Taylor averages 112.7 yards per game and represents a major upcoming challenge.
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