Rams Beat: RB Kyren Williams is de facto third pass catching option

Oct 12, 2026

Kyren Williams has emerged so much as a receiver that he’s this team’s de facto No. 3 option behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, with 21 catches for 173 yards.

Related players: Blake Corum, Matthew Stafford

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The story went on to say between that and his immense value as a pass protector to keep a 38-year-old Stafford upright, the Rams feel challenged to give Williams 20-plus carries in a game. That's why Williams is averaging just over 13 carries a game. In Week 4 against the Eagles he collected 10 catches. Williams also had 16 carries in Week 4, which was a season high for him. Meanwhile Corum has just 11 carries over the past two weeks after getting 10 and 12 in Weeks 1 and 2. Ideally the Rams would like more of a balance with carries between their backs while Williams gets the edge catching passes. Owners are hoping Williams is in store for another big game on Monday night in what could bet a high-scoring affair against the Bills.

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Dolphins to stick with QB Malik Willis

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Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley says there's no thought of benching Malik Willis at this point.

"We've played five games, and Malik is our quarterback."

Related players: Kyle McCord

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Furones went on to post Hafley did not rule out the possibility of other major, wholesale changes on the bye. He didn't want to say yes or no as things will continue to be evaluated over the idle week. McCord is the backup. The Dolphins have a bye in Week 6 but Willis seems like he should survive any changes even after the bye as McCord won't necessarily give the Dolphins a better chance.

Saints: QB Tyler Shough has 'protective layers' on left hand

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Kellen Moore was asked directly whether Tyler Shough's hand is broken: "It got banged two weeks ago and he's just wearing some protective layers there."

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Shough put up his first clunker of the season in Week 5 throwing for just 96 yards and two interceptions. He did throw for 286 and a TD in Week 4. It remains to be seen how this affects Shough when he's back in action for Week 6. Owners may want to temper expectations for now and hopefully we get more information about the injury.

Falcons QB Michael Penix rib injury not considered serious

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There is optimism in Atlanta that QB Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) will be able to play Sunday against the Bears, sources tell The Athletic. Penix missed overtime last night as the injury worsened as he sat.

Related players: Tua Tagovailoa

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Penix said after last night's game he didn't think the injury was serious or would be long term, which we cautioned against taking for certain. But it's good to see another report backing Penix's claim and it looks like he has a real chance to go in Week 6.