Head Coach Sean McVay says punt returning will allow Kyren Williams another way to get touches, while the presence of Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers led to the decision.
This isn’t a joke. The running back going as the RB8 ahead of Derrick Henry on Underdog will be the primary punt returner for the L.A. Rams- woof! Alarm bells regarding Williams’ 2024 fantasy production were raised when the Rams prioritized drafting Blake Corum in the 3rd round of the 2024 draft, and this latest report adds further risk that Williams won’t see a bellcow role in 2024 to justify his hefty price tag.
Blake Corum continues to be one of the most intriguing targets in 2024 fantasy drafts. Corum already posed huge potential contingent upside if Williams were injured, and returning punts will add to the likelihood Williams misses time during the 2024 season. This report also signals that McVay plans to have Corum involved in the offense even if Williams remains healthy. As it currently stands, fantasy managers should fade Williams and capitalize on the value of Blake Corum.
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Kyren Williams is one of the top fallers in PlayerProfiler’s Dynasty Deluxe lifetime value rating for the month of August.
Kyren Williams undoubtedly possesses immense potential for the 2024 season. However, the addition of Blake Corum has significantly clouded Williams’ long-term outlook. Corum, a third-round draft pick with a stellar college career and exceptional athleticism, presents a formidable challenge. Early reports from Rams camp suggest Corum is a standout performer and the team intends to leverage his skill set, mirroring Williams’ abilities.
With Corum breathing down his neck, Williams faces a substantial uphill battle to secure a sustained starting role in Los Angeles. Given these circumstances, fantasy managers would be prudent to capitalize on Williams’ current dynasty value by trading him to a running back-needy team eager to compete.
Los Angeles Rams lead running back Kyren Williams will be out until training camp with a foot injury, which has forced rookie Blake Corum into additional responsibilities during OTAs.
Corum’s fantasy stock will undoubtedly be on the rise with the news of Sean McVay asking him to further develop his game in terms of receiving and pass protection. Corum scored 27 rushing touchdowns last year at Michigan, so many experts expected him to potentially have a goal line role for the Rams following the 2024 NFL Draft. His fantastic collegiate production, 3rd round draft capital, along with these reports coming from OTAs officially vault Corum into “elite-handcuff” status, at a minimum.
The Rams have a tremendous offensive scheme that propelled Kyren Williams to be a top-7 ppr running back in 2023, which is especially extraordinary considering he only played in 12 games. Williams has a lack of size and elite athleticism that leave him more susceptible to injuries than your typical bell-cow, making his offseason best ball ADP of 22 seemingly high. Fantasy Managers can expect Williams to drop a bit in ADP while Corum rises.
Corum is an intriguing option in all formats and possesses high-end upside if Williams misses any time in the 2024 regular season.
Kyren Williams may receive fewer opportunities, particularly in the red zone.
The Los Angeles Rams selected Blake Corum in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Last season, Kyren Williams carried a heavy workload while being one of the most productive running backs in the league. Corum stood out as a player at Michigan and was a huge part of their championship culture.
Head Coach Sean McVay said in a conference after the NFL draft. “Obviously I love Kyren and he’s been so important, and just the human being, but then also when you just look at the way he works at it, the production, and the things that he was able to bring to our offense last year, and even really some of the things that he worked through his rookie year. I think there’s a lot of similarities.”
McVay believes Williams will be a “great mentor” for Corum, and the Rams have the 1-2 punch they were missing last season.
Kyren Williams’ managers may have cause for concern with Blake Corum’s touchdown-scoring ability at Michigan, as he has scored 56 rushing touchdowns, the most in program history. Right now it sounds like Williams has the majority of touches in this backfield but fantasy managers shouldn’t be surprised to see Blake Corum come in the game near the goalline ultimately capping Kyren’s upside. This backfield situation will be something to monitor in the offseason as well as weekly, in the regular season.
The Rams will start Carson Wentz in week 18, giving Matthew Stafford a rest before playing in the playoffs.
Carson Wentz is going to play his first game for the Rams against the 49ers in week 18. The Rams have already booked their place in the playoffs and have decided to rest their starting quarterback, Matthew Stafford to prepare for the playoffs.
The last time Carson Wentz played in an NFL game was when he was with the Commanders in Week 17 over a year ago. It’s uncertain what his current form is like. However, he might have a chance to show his skills as the San Francisco 49ers have clinched the number one seed in the NFC and might rest some of their key players. This could make it somewhat easier for Wentz to put up a good performance against the 49ers’ defense.
It is expected that Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Aaron Donald, among other notable stars, that will not play in week 18 for the Rams.
Waiver Wire Darling Kyren Williams Set To Return Week 12 Against Arizona Cardinals.
It has been confirmed that Kyren Williams will make his return in Week 12, and he is expected to resume his position as the lead running back in the team’s offense. If there were any doubts regarding his readiness for this week, the recent news of Darrell Henderson being waived from the team should provide reassurance that Kyren is ready to go. Royce Freeman is expected to maintain his role as a change-of-pace back.
Kyren Williams sustained an ankle injury during week 6 game against the Cardinals, where he displayed an impressive performance by rushing for 158 yards and scoring a touchdown. He is expected to perform well this week and has the potential to secure a spot in the Top 5. In the earlier previous game against Arizona this year, he finished as the RB3 and should be a must-have in fantasy managers’ lineup due to the favorable matchup.
