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Williams found the end zone late in the first quarter as the Rams moved the ball well before the break, ultimately taking a 13-7 deficit into the half. They would then struggle to move the football as the Eagles continued to tack on points on the legs of Saquon Barkley, who became the first player since Julio Jones in 2016 to record 300 yards from scrimmage or more. Even so, Williams maintains one of the most robust roles in the league and should continue to return elite fantasy production the rest of the season. The Rams get a softer matchup on the ground against the Saints in Week 13.

Today was just the second time all season Williams was held without a target in the passing game. It was the second straight week he was “limited” to 15 carries, tying for his second fewest of the season. Blake Corum mixed in for a few breather series. It’s not surprising the Rams are finally trying to limit their workhorse’s usage a bit, though this still isn’t a committee. Williams’ RB1 standing does take a bit of a hit with his touches ever so slightly declining and Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp both back and dominating. The Eagles are a tough Week 12 matchup.

Williams continued to garner one of the most robust running back roles in the league but went the way of the team, largely struggling to find room against a reinvigorated Dolphins defense. The team also struggled mightily in the red zone and failed to score an offensive touchdown for only the second time with Matthew Stafford under center. Fantasy managers can take solace in the fact that Williams’ robust role should make performances like this one few and far between, even though that doesn’t help ease the pain for those counting on his production in Week 10. Williams could find better success against another AFC East opponent in the Patriots in Week 11.

Sean McVay nearly got Williams his government-mandated weekly touchdown, but the third-year back failed to find paydirt on attempts from one and two yards out. Demarcus Robinson scored a play after Williams gained a yard from the two-yard line. LA was later forced to settle for a field goal after Williams was stonewalled for a two-yard loss from the two. Williams only ceded one carry to Blake Corum and no other Rams back earned a target. He is a volume-based RB1 heading into Week 10 against Miami.

Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua were both back this evening, but that didn’t prevent Williams from reaching a season-high 28 touches. Blake Corum mixed in for five change-of-pace handles, but Williams now nears the season’s midway point as one of the most locked-in bell-cows. Although Nacua and Kupp could occasionally lower his touch counts, they also greatly enhance his touchdown potential. Williams is a high-end RB1 heading into Week 9 against the Seahawks’ soft run defense.

Williams’ season-long yards per carry average drops to 3.8 after this one but he remains Sean McVay’s offensive engine. He notably tallied 15 receiving snaps to Blake Corum’s two, though neither back earned a target regardless. Williams is an RB1 against the Vikings in Week 8.

Corum spelled Kyren Williams, who had 22 rushes, mostly in the second half. For the first time this season, it looked like Corum was the team’s No. 2 back instead of Ronnie Rivers. It would stand to reason Corum would be in line for a decent workload if Williams were to miss any time in 2024.

Williams has now scored at least one rushing touchdown in each of the Rams’ first five games as the team’s unquestioned workhorse back. Though Williams lost a crucial fumble in the second half, he ran effectively throughout, including on a 30-yarder that could’ve gone the distance. With at least 18 carries in four of five games this season, Williams is as safe a fantasy option as there is in 2024. The Rams are on bye in Week 6.

Williams was one of the few offensive bright spots for the Rams, running efficiently and scoring a touchdown in the team’s loss to the Bears. He continues to dominate backfield touches as the Rams’ workhorse and will see checkdowns and screens from Matthew Stafford in the passing game. Williams can be fired up as an RB1 yet again in Week 5 against the Packers.

Williams ground out the tough yards against the 49ers bullying defensive front, averaging just 3.7 yards per carry. He efficiently averaged a season-high, 13.5 yards per reception and accounted for all three of the Rams’ touchdowns. The highlight of William’s day was a 15-yard receiving score in which he front-flipped over diving 49ers S Talanoa Hufanga into the end zone. Williams remains an RB1 against the Bears in Week 4.