With Kyren Williams on injured reserve, the Los Angeles Rams are expected to rely on Royce Freeman and Darrell Henderson as their leading running backs against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Freeman is likely to start, but the workload could change depending on the Steelers' defensive alignment. The performance of Freeman and Henderson in this game will determine their roles in the upcoming weeks, as Williams is out until Week 12. Rookie running back Zach Evans will back up Freeman and Henderson, while recently-signed Myles Gaskin is expected to be inactive this week but active against the Dallas Cowboys next week. The Rams want to distribute the workload more evenly and preserve Williams' longevity.
Royce Freeman | RB
- Expected to receive the majority of the workload against the Steelers
- Likely to start but could change depending on the Steelers' defensive alignment
Darrell Henderson | RB
- Expected to receive the majority of the workload against the Steelers
- Performance in this game will determine his role in the upcoming weeks
Zach Evans | RB
- Expected to back up Freeman and Henderson against the Steelers
- Still learning the offense and acclimating to the NFL game
Myles Gaskin | RB
- Likely to be inactive this week
- Expected to be active against the Dallas Cowboys next week
Los Angeles Rams
- The Rams want to distribute the workload more evenly and preserve Kyren Williams' longevity
- Freeman and Henderson will receive the heaviest workloads in this game
- Zach Evans will be the backup, while Myles Gaskin will join the mix next week
