Rams lead NFL in rushing yards per carry through first four games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams excel in rushing statistics early in the season, leading the NFL with an impressive 32.6% of their runs resulting in zero or fewer yards before contact. Running back Kyren Williams has generated 467 total yards, while Blake Corum averages over five yards per carry in games with double-digit carries. The Rams average over 126 rushing yards per game, bolstered by a dominant offensive line that has consistently opened up significant gaps for ball carriers. The team's rushing attack is expected to improve further with the anticipated return of key players from injury as the season progresses.
- •Rams average 126 rushing yards per game through four weeks.
- •Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are key contributors to the offense.
- •Rams offensive line ranks first in yards before contact allowed.
- •The team anticipates returns of backups Justin Dedich and Keagen Trost.
- •Rams rushed for over 2,000 yards last season.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Rams lead NFL in key rushing stat thanks to outstanding O-line
"The Rams' offensive line is opening up some big holes up front for Los Angeles' running backs.
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