When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Los Angeles Rams this week, they might be able to dedicate more focus on quarterback Matthew Stafford thanks to a pair of injured running backs on the Rams.
According to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport, starting running back Kyren Williams suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals and his backup Ronnie Rivers could be out several weeks with a PCL sprain. Williams has a sprained ankle that could keep him out this week and Rivers like likely headed to IR.
The #Rams run the risk of being down two RBs:
— RB Kyren Williams, who rushed for 158 yards yesterday, suffered an ankle injury, left without a boot but is getting an MRI.
— Backup Ronnie Rivers is believed to have a PCL sprain that could keep him out a few weeks. MRI coming.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 16, 2023
If this holds, rookie Zach Evans could get his first NFL start. Evans got his first career carries last week against the Cardinals, finishing with 10 carries on four yards. The Rams also have veteran Royce Freeman on their practice squad and he could be signed to help spell Evans.
Last week against Arizona, Williams had a career-high 158 yards on 20 carries before his injury.
