Kyren Williams Named NFC Offensive Player Of The Week

When Williams has been healthy this season, he has taken on the role of the Rams’ lead back and has been exceptional for L.A. Overall in seven games, the second-year running back has 599 yards and six touchdowns on the ground, averaging 5.3 yards per carry, while also hauling in 19 receptions for 166 yards and three touchdowns through the air.

While Williams wasn’t expected to be the Rams’ three-down back at the beginning of the season, he has clearly emerged as one of the best in the league and should continue to see a big workload moving forward now that he is healthy and back to performing at a high level.

Sean McVay’s offense has always been at its best when there is a duel-threat running back to get the ball to, and Williams has shown that he can be that in just his second NFL season with L.A.

Williams says he felt 200% healthy in return to action

After missing over a month of action, it wouldn’t have been surprising to see Williams struggle a little in Week 12 as he still works his way back from an ankle injury.

That wasn’t the case though as he looked as healthy as ever and stated as such after the game.

“How many – 200 yards from scrimmage?” Williams said, when asked how his ankle is. “I want to say (I feel) 200 percent this time.”

It great to see Williams feeling this good as he will play a big role in the Rams’ playoff run if they are able to continue winning to make it as the No. 6 or 7 seed in the NFC. After 5-6, the Rams are right in the mix.