Rams takeaways: Defense better but offense lapses vs. Packers

Rams running back Kyren Williams recovers his own fumble

Rams running back Kyren Williams regained control of the football after fumbling with it for a bit, but he did lose another fumble to the Packers.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

When the Rams drove to the Packers four-yard line in the first quarter, and Matthew Stafford fired a fourth-down pass that fell incomplete, the trend of struggling to score touchdowns from inside the 20-yard line was once again in full effect.

The Rams, however, scored touchdowns the next two times they reached the red zone.

Kyren Williams scored on a one-yard run in the second quarter, and Stafford tossed a one-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson in the fourth.

Williams rushed for a season-best 102 yards in 22 carries. He has scored seven touchdowns and has rushed for at least one in every game.

Williams, however, lamented the fumble he lost that led to an eventual touchdown for the Packers.

“I’ve got to be better, when I know I’m in traffic, when I know I’m getting wrapped up and I’m still trying to get more yards, to wrap the ball up,” Williams said. “That’s the most important thing, and I didn’t do that.”

Rookie Blake Corum, a third-round draft pick, rotated with Williams for the first time and rushed for 25 yards in five carries. He also had an eight-yard reception.

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