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Corum closed 2025 with real momentum, narrowing the usage gap with Williams while matching him in several key rushing metrics. Still, Williams remains the favorite for the higher-value touches and projects as the backfield leader entering 2026. Treat Corum as a premium handcuff with some standalone flex appeal.
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Corum tallied 746 yards and 6 TDs on 145 carries, adding only 8 catches for 36 yards.
Corum finished RB40 in total PPR points across 17 games and RB49 in points per game. He managed one top-12 week and three more finishes between RB18 and RB24, but the floor stayed low with eight weeks at RB50 or worse.
Corum looked like a clear No. 2 RB early in the season, posting a 23.4% carry share over the first seven weeks. That came in well behind Kyren Williams at 61.1%.
But after a Week 8 bye, Corum closed the gap to 52.4% vs. 35.9%. He averaged 5.8 carries per game over his first seven games, then hit 10.4 over the final 10.
Williams still controlled the high-value work, beating Corum in carries inside the 20-yard line (51 to 26) and inside the 10 (30 to 16).
Corum never emerged as a pass catcher, with Williams beating him easily in targets (36 to 8) and route rate (56% to 19%).
Here's how the duo compared:
| Williams | Corum | |
| Yards Per Carry | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Yards After Contact Per Attempt | 3.07 | 2.58 |
| Missed Tackles Forced Per Attempt | 0.169 | 0.16 |
| Rush Yds Over Expected Per attempt | 0.57 | 0.85 |
| Pro Football Focus Rushing Grade | 87.3 | 85.9 |
Credit both RBs for ranking at the top of the league in rushing success rate. Williams narrowly topped Corum 62.4% to 60.2%, leading all 49 RBs who carried 100+ times.
Neither back turned in strong efficiency as a receiver. Williams tallied 0.81 yards per route run, 35th out of 42 RBs with 30+ targets. Corum was even worse at 0.40 YPRR.
The Rams supplied a strong environment for rushing production, ranking second in situation-neutral pace and eighth in total plays. The O-line was an asset, finishing first in Pro Football Focus run-block grade and second in ESPN’s run-block win rate.
QB Matthew Stafford played all 17 games and guided this offense to the No. 1 finish in points per game (30.5) and yards per game (394.6).
Corum sustained a left MCL sprain and meniscus tear in November 2022, his junior season in college. He returned for an injury-free senior year at Michigan, then played all 17 regular-season games in both 2024 and 2025.
His only pro injury came in January 2025, when a fractured forearm knocked him out of the regular-season finale.
Williams and Corum return to lead the Rams’ backfield.
The Athletic’s Nate Atkins wrote in May that he expects “more of a 50-50 split … with Williams as a primary third-down back and between-the-tackles runner and Corum more of a change-of-pace option…” But Atkins didn’t cite any source, such as a member of the coaching staff.
Corum’s role could grow again in 2026, but we still expect Williams to lead the backfield. Our current projections give Williams a 51.5% carry share vs. 36.5% for Corum. Williams’ extension last offseason plus his career arc suggests he’ll enter the fall as L.A.’s clear lead back.
The Rams return all five starters from an effective O-line. The Rams were particularly strong on the edges last year, with LT Alaric Jackson and RT Warren McClendon ranking top-5 in run block win rate.
The rest of the offense should keep the run game in a good spot. Stafford returns after an MVP-winning 2025. There’s decline risk for a 38-year-old QB, but he showed no obvious cause for concern last year.
HC Sean McVay returns for his 10th season in Los Angeles and will keep play-calling duties over new OC Nate Scheelhaase.
Last year, the Rams shifted to a series-by-series backfield rotation with Williams serving as the starter, a setup that could easily repeat in 2026. That would cap the fantasy upside of both backs.
McVay’s offenses have ranked 19th, 18th, 10th, 9th, and 10th in rush rate since Matthew Stafford arrived, with three top-8 scoring finishes. That offensive stability remains a key part of Corum’s fantasy appeal.
The greatest risk for Corum is that he repeats his 2026 role and remains an inconsistent fantasy contributor who needs a Williams injury to be startable.
Frankly, you should draft him with that expectation and consider it a pleasant surprise if Corum grows beyond that.
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Kyren Williams & Blake Corum Active
Kyren Williams & Blake Corum Active
Rams RBs Kyren Williams (ankle) and Blake Corum (ankle) are active for today’s game vs. the Cardinals. Both guys were listed as questionable. We’re expecting the Rams to go all-out to win this one and lock up the NFC’s No. 5 seed, so Williams and Corum figure to play their usual roles.
Kyren Williams & Blake Corum Questionable For Week 18
Kyren Williams & Blake Corum Questionable For Week 18
Rams RBs Kyren Williams (ankle) and Blake Corum (ankle) are listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. Williams got in three limited practices, and HC Sean McVay said Friday that he “feels good” about Williams’ status for this one. Corum looks much iffier after only getting in a limited practice on Friday. We’ll look for more updates on this backfield but won’t get Los Angeles’ inactives until a little before 3 pm ET on Sunday.
Blake Corum Sidelined Wednesday
Blake Corum Sidelined Wednesday
Rams RB Blake Corum (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He never returned to Monday night's game vs. the Falcons after going down in the second quarter. With Los Angeles having little to play for vs. the Cardinals this weekend, don't expect Corum to play. We'll see about the offense's other key pieces.
Blake Corum Leads Potent Rams' Backfield
Blake Corum Leads Potent Rams' Backfield
The Los Angeles Rams rolled up 530 yards of offense, including 249 yards on the ground, in their 45-17 Week 14 demolition of the Arizona Cardinals. Blake Corum led LA's backfield, rushing for a career-best 128 yards and 2 TDs. Despite splitting carries with Kyren Williams, Corum has rushed for 209 yards and 3 TDs in his last two games, cementing his status as one of the top players to add for the fantasy playoffs.
Kyren Williams Hurts Ankle
Kyren Williams Hurts Ankle
Rams RB Kyren Williams injured an ankle in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Panthers and is officially questionable to return. His absence will put RB Blake Corum in a feature role. RB Ronnie Rivers is also active for Los Angeles. RB Jarquez Hunter is a healthy scratch today.
Update: Williams returned for the start of the second half.
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