The Los Angeles Rams appear to have settled on how they want to use their running backs moving forward. Head coach Sean McVay said the team plans to continue splitting carries evenly between Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, a decision that has already produced an almost perfectly balanced workload through the first two weeks of the 2026 NFL season.
Through two games, Williams has received 23 carries, while Corum has 22. The split became especially clear Monday night when both backs received exactly 12 rushing attempts in the Rams’ 28-6 win over the New York Giants.
McVay wants an even split
McVay’s decision provides some clarity to what had been an interesting backfield situation entering the season. Williams remains an important part of the Rams’ offense, but Los Angeles clearly wants to keep Corum heavily involved rather than relying on one running back for the majority of the workload.
The plan has worked well through two games. Williams has 23 carries for 126 yards and two touchdowns, while Corum has 22 carries for 133 yards. Corum has also added a reception for 13 yards.
The Week 2 performance against New York was particularly notable. Williams rushed 12 times for 85 yards, while Corum matched him with 12 carries and finished with 79 yards. That gave the Rams two productive backs while keeping both fresh throughout the game.
Kyren Williams and Blake Corum both have value
The biggest takeaway is that fantasy managers and NFL defenses should not expect Williams to simply dominate the backfield touches every week.
Corum entered 2026 with expectations that his role would expand after showing significant potential during his first two NFL seasons. McVay has now backed that up with actual usage, and the first two games suggest this could be a legitimate two-back operation rather than a temporary rotation.
That does not mean Williams has lost his status as an important piece of the offense. He remains heavily involved and has received the slightly larger workload through two games. But the Rams appear committed to maximizing both players.
With 45 combined carries through two games, the distribution is already remarkably close to 50-50. If McVay sticks with that approach, both Williams and Corum could remain significant contributors throughout the 2026 NFL season.
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