6 offensive players who must step up for Rams in 2020

Jared Goff and Rob Havenstein are two important players when it comes to the Rams offense in 2020.

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RBs Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson

Akers and Henderson are grouped here because they’ll probably be the top two running backs in a backfield committee. Neither of them has to be the All-Pro version of Todd Gurley, but it would be great to see them average close to 5 yards per carry and show the ability to contribute as receivers.

McVay and GM Les Snead have made it clear that the Rams will be more of a run-heavy team in 2020 and it starts with these two backs. Akers could be the first- and second-down option with Henderson subbing in on third down and as a change-of-pace back.

No matter how they’re used, the Rams need to be more effective running the ball than they were in 2019 in order to complement Goff and the passing attack.