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Curt Popejoy

Steelers vs Rams: Los Angeles running backs all banged up

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.

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.

 

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