Rams' Williams Crushes on 4th & 1, Protecting Stafford

0:00On April 7th, the Los Angeles Rams crushed it on 4th and 1 plays without relying on a quarterback sneak from Matthew Stafford. Since 2023, their ranked 5th league wide with a 76% conversion rate, opponents no Stafford ain't scampering for those yards, so head coach Sean McVey schemes around it smartly. Instead, they lean on passes to Stafford, or handoffs to running back Kyron Williams, who's a beast in short yardage spots. Even though Williams is on the smaller side, he powers through like a tank, and usually picks up the first down. Fans and analysts love how this setup protects Stafford, who's too valuable as a pocket passer to risk piling into defenders at age 36. It keeps their star QB healthy for the big throws that win games. Warren Sharp from Sharp Football Analysis broke down these rankings, and every team ahead of the Rams. Chiefs, Eagles, Broncos, Buccaneers has a mobile. They're back who can sneak it in. The Rams' offensive line just pan kicks defenders to spring Williams.

1:02Bottom line, this stat proves Williams' goal for LA, letting McVey play to his strengths without forcing Stafford into harm's way. Keeps the chains moving, keeps the winds coming.