Morris shows that when he wants to he can turn the heat up. Why he doesn't game plan and play this way in every game is maddening. When you look at this offense, with Kupp, Nacua and Atwell, and the emergence of Williams as the RB the Rams need to balance the offense, the offense can be dominating when it isn't stepping on it's own feet. The defense showed how good it can be when turned loose. Put them together and there is no doubt this is a playoff caliber roster right now.
Williams ran like a man on a mission which he was. He's not stupid, he could see the lack of faith McVay had in him. This was a statement game for Kyren and he delivered in a massive dominating performance.
This game also showed that this OL is coming together. In run blocking they already are getting there. Pass protection is an art requiring better communication than they have right now. But considering how late in the year it was put together, this unit is showing they can deliver. This is no longer the OL of scrubs, it is legit.
The only criticism I really have is why do they keep playing Kendrick? The kid is immature and it shows in his play. There was absolutely no reason for the face mask. Every game he finds a crucial time to play out of control. I think it's time to sit him and let him understand there are consequences to playing that way. It's not like they don't have options in Ojemudia and Shelley.
River's limitations are showing. He gives good effort but he's basically an average backup talent and it shows. Time to play Evans as the rotational RB behind Williams. Use him more than to run straight into the middle to kill the clock. He's bigger and faster than Rivers and has decent hands as a receiver.
I hope they are simply waiting until the bye week to make roster changes. But reducing Kendrick's role needs to start next week. His penalties have cost points.
Overall this was a good game by the Rams as a team. I see the slow first half as more on McVay's playcalling. Also, AD is still the GOAT DT.