Watch: Rams RB Kyren Williams rushes for third TD against Giants
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams is pile-driving the New York Giants.
With 12:03 remaining in the fourth quarter on a first-and-10, Williams turned it upfield for a 28-yard TD, giving the Rams a 26-19 lead. (L.A. missed the extra-point attempt). Thus far, the second-year back has 16 carries for 83 yards and three TDs.
Williams — a former fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame — has helped the Rams (8-7) bounce back into playoff contention after a disastrous 2022 season. Through 11 games, he rushed for the league's second-most yards (1,057 on 208 attempts). Per The New York Times simulator, Los Angeles' postseason chances will increase from 65 percent to 86 percent if it beats the Giants (5-10).
He's probably an MVP for many fantasy players, too. Per ESPN Fantasy, he's 'averaged 20.4 points per game in PPR (points per reception) leagues, second at his position and seventh overall.
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