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During a recent segment on NFL Live, analyst Dan Orlovsky offered high praise for Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams, labeling him an underrated asset to the team's offense. Orlovsky's comments came after Williams delivered a stellar performance in the Rams' 24-20 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Williams was a dual-threat out of the backfield, carrying the ball 16 times for 80 yards and two scores while also hauling in 10 passes for 67 yards. His efforts were crucial in erasing a double-digit deficit, as the Rams rallied from a 20-10 halftime deficit by scoring the final 14 points of the game.
Orlovsky Breaks Down Williams' Game-Winning Touchdown
Orlovsky dissected Williams' game-winning touchdown run in detail, highlighting the nuanced elements that made the play successful. He pointed out Williams' patience and power, saying, "I love that second engage and run as Kyren continues to push. Watch Kyren. Good job, Puka, not clipping that defender. Watch Kyren cross right there because here's that Tillman punch that we've seen all season, we saw Kenneth Walker do that as well. When those guys watch it from this angle, this is that pressing point, outside leg of that outside tight end. Press, press, press, press, press. Beautiful stiff arm, but it only happens because you're pressing the hole, and then those guys running their feet on the block, him hugging the block, and then there's that cross cover. The cross cover for me is so good. We have seen that punch so much in the NFL, and it's almost like those guys are bracing for it, and they're now crossing the backside of the ball almost so as it gets punched, it's punching the ball to their forearm and bicep. I know it's a small play, but there are so many great details within that game-winning touchdown."
Rams' Comeback Effort Overshadowed by Williams' Brilliance
While Williams stole the spotlight, the Rams' victory was a collective effort. Quarterback Matthew Stafford had a mixed outing, completing 32 of 51 passes for 317 yards but throwing two interceptions. Wide receiver Puka Nacua led all receivers with 125 yards on nine catches, while Tyler Higbee added five receptions for 67 yards and Davante Adams contributed four catches for 32 yards.
With the win, Los Angeles evened its record at 2-2 and moved into third place in the NFC West Division, ahead of the Arizona Cardinals but behind the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. The Rams will look to build on this momentum as they return home to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 7 on October 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Originally reported by yahoo.