Rams running game gets a boost with return of Kyren Williams

The Rams offense under Sean McVay historically is at its best when an effective rushing attack creates play-action passing opportunities. So the return of running back Kyren Williams, and receiver Cooper Kupp’s perseverance to play through an ankle injury should provide the Rams with a boost Sunday when they play the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Williams, a second-year pro, was on injured reserve the last four games because of a left ankle sprain suffered during a career-best performance against the Cardinals on Oct. 15. “We’re just getting started,” Williams said of a Rams team coming off a victory over the Seattle Seahawks. “I’m like, ‘Yeah, there’s something wrong.’” Rams coaches and players are happy to welcome back Williams, who brings “such a good charisma and presence,” McVay said. “Don’t feel 100% but that’s football at this point in the season anyways,” Kupp said Friday, “so it’s something we’re handling.” Asked if the latest injury was related to the ankle injury he suffered last season against the Cardinals, Kupp said, “I don’t think so.” “I got stepped on,” he said of what caused his injury against the Seahawks, “so sometimes it happens.