Is Kyren Williams playing today? (Latest injury update for Steelers vs. Rams)

The Los Angeles Rams won’t have breakout star running back Kyren Williams for the foreseeable future after he was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.

That means Williams will miss the team’s Week 7 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rams are placing RB Kyren Williams on injured reserve today due to his ankle injury, sidelining him at least four games, per sources. Williams now will be eligible to return in Week 12 at Arizona.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2023

With Williams out, the Rams have a massive hole to fill on offense. They also lost running back Ronnie Rivers to injury, so the team will have a committee approach in Week 7.

Kyren Williams injury status for Week 7 game vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Williams will not play against the Steelers in Week 7 after he was placed on injured reserve.

Which Rams running back to target with Kyren Williams on injured reserve

The Rams are expected to have a running back by committee approach this week with veterans Darrell Henderson and Royce Freeman leading the way. Youngster Zach Evans may also factor into the team’s plans.

With their two top RBs Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers on Injured Reserve, the #Rams will have a whole new backfield today. Expect a balance of Royce Freeman and Darrell Henderson, with some Zach Evans sprinkled in.

The ultimate RB-by-committee.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2023

Henderson may be the best bet to lead the team in touches, as he was the feature back for the Rams at times in previous seasons before being waived last season.

He’s comfortable in Sean McVay’s offense, and may be worth a shot in the prop market.

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Kyren Williams injury history

June 2022: Pedal Foot Fracture
Sept. 2022: Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3
Oct. 2023: Ankle – placed on injured reserve

When is Kyren Williams coming back?

Now that Williams is on injured reserve, the earliest he can return for the Rams would be Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Los Angeles Rams next 5 opponents

Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 29
Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 5
Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 19
Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 26
Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 3

Los Angeles Rams injury report

Ronnie Rivers – out
Kyren Williams – out
Larrell Murchison – out
Ben Skowronek – questionable
Derion Kendrick – questionable
Ernest Jones – questionable

Pittsburgh Steelers injury report

Pat Freiermuth – out

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Is Kyren Williams playing today? (Latest injury update for Steelers vs. Rams in NFL Week 7)

By Peter Dewey | Oct 22, 2023