Kyren Williams turns clock back to Rams legend with herculean effort against Eagles

Kyren Williams put on a vintage performance against the Eagles on Sunday.Williams is the first Rams running back with two rushing touchdowns and at least 10 receptions since Todd Gurley in Week 15, 2018 — also against the Eagles — per NFL research.The 26-year-old helped the Rams flip the script at a rainy Lincoln Financial Field.

He finished the game with 16 carries for 80 yards, and two scores on the ground.The veteran tailback also tallied 10 catches for another 67 yards through the air.The improbable comeback 24-20 win will be remembered as one of the best games of Sean McVay’s coaching career.He entered Sunday’s game 1-6 all-time against the Eagles as head coach.

His only win came in 2020 during COVID in front of an empty stadium.Two fourth-quarter touchdowns from Williams helped snap the Rams’ four-game losing streak against the Eagles.Previously, the Rams star running back had struggled to play in Philadelphia.During the 2024 NFC Divisional Round between the Rams and Eagles, Williams fumbled on the first play of the fourth quarter.

The Eagles recovered the fumble and would later score.The Rams fell short to Philadelphia 28-22 in the Divisional Round that season.While Williams had more than 100 rushing yards in the playoff matchup, the fumble largely overshadowed the rest of his performance.On Sunday, Williams carried the Rams offense to a monumental victory that was the difference from being 2-2 and 1-3.

The Super Bowl favorites now sit at .500 through four weeks of the NFL season.While it wasn’t the start the Rams had likely hoped for, it’s evident the team can pull off some pretty magical football in high-intense situations....