Rams lead NFL in key rushing stat thanks to outstanding O-line

Since the start of the season, Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has been excellent. He’s recorded 467 total yards through four games, while Blake Corum has averaged over 5 yards per carry in games where he has had double-digit carries.

Their work speaks for itself, but the biggest edge they have is the big guys in front of them. The Rams’ offensive line has been moving defenders off the line of scrimmage, opening massive gaps for their ball carriers to exploit. In fact, their offensive line has been the NFL’s best at allowing their ball carriers to gain yards before making contact with a defender.

Percentage of runs with 0 or fewer yards before contact through Week 4

1.) Rams: 32.6%
2.) Bengals: 35.6%
3.) Bears: 36.6%
4.) Panthers: 36.8%
5.) Bills: 36.9%
6.) 49ers: 37.2%
7.) Lions: 39.1%
8.) Falcons: 40.0%
9.) Broncos: 41.6%
10.) Jets: 42.0%
11.) Giants: 42.1%
12.)…

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Through four games this season, the Rams are averaging over 126 rushing yards per game. With backups Justin Dedich and Keagen Trost expected to return soon, the league’s best run-blocking line is about to get even better as the team grinds through the middle of the season.

Once their tight end room is back to full health, the Rams’ rushing attack should become even more effective as the season goes on. That’s already a promising sign for a team that had over 2,000 rushing yards last season.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams lead NFL in key rushing stat thanks to outstanding O-line