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Kyren Williams would be first Ramsā RB to do this since Steven Jackson
TL;DR
Kyren Williams is on track to achieve his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season with the Los Angeles Rams, a feat not accomplished by the team since Steven Jackson. Despite some criticisms, Williams has proven to be a key player for the Rams under coach Sean McVay.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Kyren Williams attends the 15th Annual NFL Honors at Palace Of Fine Arts on February 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Kyren Williams has been one of the most productive running backs in the NFL over the past few years, and going into 2026, he should have a shot at his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season. The Rams havenāt seen a player do that for them since Steven Jacksonās days with the franchise.
It can be easy to want more from Williams due to past fumbles (always at the worst times, right?), and his lack of ability to explode out of the backfield the way weāve seen Saquan Barkley, Jahmyr Gibbs, Kenneth Walker, prime Derrick Henry (maybe Jeremiyah Love?) go the distance with the ball in their hands; yet despite Williamsā ālimitationsā, Williams has been an absolute workhouse for the Los Angeles Rams and Sean McVay.
The young RBās rookie season was basically a learning year, but in the last three campaigns, Williams has been the primary carrier for L.A.
Notable positive stats for Williams
Going into the 2026 season, Williams has the chance to do something special by putting up his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season.
Ramsā players to put up four straight 1K rushing seasons (if I missed anyone please let me know!)
If Williams puts up a fourth 1,000-yard rushing campaign in 2026, then he would match what Dickerson had done in the past for L.A., but Williams would still be well behind the incredible mark that Jackson put up for the Rams over a decade ago.
Eight consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons is insane, and considering Jackson was literally carrying those Rams teams, itās perhaps even more impressive, but what Williams has done shouldnāt be taken for granted by the organization or their fans.
It is fair to want more? Fans are fanatical, they want Super Bowls, and Williams hasnāt won one to this point, so wanting more is fair, but heās been a driving force in helping the Rams have a shot each of the last three seasons.
Williams may never catch Jacksonās eight straight 1,000-yard rushing campaigns, but that doesnāt mean he canāt leave his own kind of legacy. If Kyren keeps up his production, he could go down as one of the top running backs in Ramsā history.
For now, heāll try to further his name by getting another 1,000-yard season on the ground (his fourth straight), and go from there.
Q&A
When was the last time a Rams running back rushed for 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons?
The last Rams running back to achieve four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons was Steven Jackson.
How has Kyren Williams performed in his last three seasons with the Rams?
Kyren Williams has been the primary running back for the Rams over the last three seasons, demonstrating significant productivity despite some challenges.
What are the criticisms surrounding Kyren Williams as a running back?
Critics have pointed out Williams' past fumbles and his inability to break away like other top running backs, but he remains a vital player for the Rams.
