Kyren Williams says that the Rams have the best running back duo in the NFL in a recent interview.
The Los Angeles Rams head into 2026 with what many expect to be one of the most productive offenses in the NFL. One of the biggest pieces of this offense is the rushing attack that is headlined by the running back duo of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum.
Last season, Corum was able to work himself into a much bigger role for the Rams' offense, which gave Williams fewer carries, but was able to keep both backs healthy into the postseason.
Recently on the "Up and Adams Show," Williams spoke about his partnership in the backfield with Corum and the fact that they are the best running back tandem in the entire league.
"They say that we are the best duo in the league, and I firmly believe that. I feel like we just complement each other, you. So, I think we're able to, you know, run a duo, run outside zones, and we're able to run every single run that coach McVay asked for us. And we have great patience and have great, you know, pad level and do the things that we do," Williams said.
Saying something like this is a strong statement, but it is backed up by the performance of both Williams and Corum during the 2025 season.
Last season, Williams tallied 259 carries (No. 9 in the NFL) for 1,252 rushing yards (No. 6 in the NFL), 10 rushing touchdowns (T-7th in the NFL), rushed for 74 first downs (No. 3 in the NFL), and averaged 4.8 yards per carry (T-8th in the NFL). In 2025, Williams consistently showed his ability to move the chains and power through contact while also being a great option for the Rams to go to in the red zone.
Corum also had a solid 2025 campaign as he recorded 145 carries for 746 yards, six rushing touchdowns, 44 first downs, and averaged 5.1 yards per carry (T-5th in the NFL). Though Corum did not have the same workload as Williams, he took advantage of his opportunities and proved that he could be a very reliable element in the Rams' ground game.
With the production and volume that Williams and Corum had together, it is clear that this Rams running game is in great hands.
Head coach Sean McVay has become known for being very creative as an offensive play-caller, and even with that, he has been able to have the playbook wide open in the run game and the pass game because Williams and Corum have the skill sets to execute the offense effectively.
With the effectiveness that Williams and Corum have together, it gives opposing defenses more to prepare for and makes this Rams offense even more dangerous.
Additionally, when it comes to a running back duo, there are often concerns about the battle for reps causing tension in the room. However, Williams gave assurance that this is not the case at all, and in fact, he loves the competition in the running back room.
"I think most importantly, we're both competitors. We both love this game. We both want to do the most that we can when we're out there on that field, and we feed off each other, and that's how that's how it's got to be in the league. It's not, you know, he's better than me, or I'm better than him. It's like, no, we working together for the betterment of the team. And, you know, that's what it's all about," Williams added.
Hearing that from Williams is a great sign because it demonstrates that there is healthy competition between him and Corum to earn reps. With the ability that Williams and Corum have, the Rams could massively benefit as a team the more they push each other.
If Corum does earn close to half of the total carries, that will limit the reps Williams gets, but it will also keep both backs healthier in the long run and wear out opposing defenses over the course of games, which could help Matthew Stafford and the passing game create more explosive plays.
Many offenses like to lean on the ground game with one back as the workhorse, but the Rams can lean on the duo of Williams and Corum, who both have the ability to take over a game in their own unique way.
Heading into 2026, many outside the organization may be focused on what split reps could do for chemistry in the running back room for Los Angeles, but Williams and Corum are not focused on that. Instead, they seem to have their sights on leading what could be the most dynamic rushing attack in the entire NFL.
