Rams takeaways: Even after loss to Eagles, NFC West is winnable
Rams lineman Kevin Dotson lifts Kyren Williams in the air after the running back scored a touchdown against the Eagles. Williams also fumbled in the first quarter.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Rams running back Kyren Williams sapped early momentum when he fumbled inside the 20-yard line, ending the opening drive.
“That’s the ball, that’s the most important thing,” said Williams, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown in 16 carries. “You gotta be able to take care of that no matter what the situation is.”
Williams has fumbled three times in the last four games, losing two.
Is coach Sean McVay concerned?
“That’s something that we have to be better at, for sure,” McVay said.
On the opening drive, Williams broke off a 27-yard run to the Eagles’ 17-yard line. On the next play, however, cornerback Isaiah Rodgers forced him to fumble.
“I thought we came out ready to go,” McVay said. “The turnover really hurt us.”