Any time your name is next to Eric Dickerson’s in the record books, you’re doing something right. Kyren Williams is quickly becoming one of the most effective and efficient running backs in recent Rams history, adding to his resume on Sunday afternoon with two more touchdowns against the Las Vegas Raiders.
With his two scores, he passed Dickerson for the most touchdowns in a Rams player’s first 17 starts. Williams now has 22 career touchdowns, one more than Dickerson had in his first 17 starts with the Rams.
Additionally, Williams’ 22 touchdowns are also the second-most in NFL history, behind only Larry Johnson’s 27 touchdowns with the Chiefs.
With two touchdowns on Sunday, RB Kyren Williams (@Kyrenwilliams23) passed Eric Dickerson (21) for the most touchdowns by a Rams player in their first 17 career starts with 22. His 22 touchdowns are the second-most by a player in their first 17 career starts in NFL history,… pic.twitter.com/dHMwCdUlOq
— Los Angeles Rams PR (@TheLARamsPR) October 20, 2024
Williams has had a nose for the end zone since he became the Rams’ starter in 2023, scoring in nine consecutive games dating back to last season. That’s also one shy of the Rams record for the most consecutive games with a touchdown, a record held by Greg Bell.