Running back Kyren Williams scored a career-high three touchdowns. Los Angeles Rams They clinched a playoff berth on Sunday, but a Super Bowl win puts them one year away from missing out.
But the real star of the show was Williams' mother in the stands at MetLife Stadium.
Kylen No. 23 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on December 31, 2023.・Williams. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
took the lead early in the fourth quarter new york giants Down by one, Matthew Stafford handed the ball to Williams, who ran his third 28-yard run in the end zone.
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Williams spotted his mother, Taryn Williams, in the stands and jumped up to hand her the ball. But a die-hard Giants fan took advantage of the opportunity to try and get the game ball for himself.
After some wrangling between the two, it was Taryn who ultimately won the award.
Like Williams' mother, the Rams took control of the game with a 26-25 victory and their future was in their hands.
The Rams won three straight games, six of seven games, and clinched a playoff berth. seattle seahawksThey lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers just hours later.
“There's a lot that could have happened, but I really like what this team has done,” head coach Sean McVay said after the game.
Los Angeles Rams No. 9 Matthew Stafford and Los Angeles Rams No. 23 Kyren Williams celebrate Williams' rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on December 31, 2023. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
“This team has the toughness mentally and physically and you have to be able to get those wins sometimes. There are no style points…so we accept that, and… Like I said, I'm looking forward to getting this out of the way, moving forward, looking up and having a great week of preparation for the Niners. ”
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Williams, 2nd leading rusher in the NFL He entered the contest and ran for 87 yards, earning praise from Stafford.
“Kylen was patient. Not every run was like getting 8, 9, 10 yards. Obviously. [he] I had a big one. I thought he did a great job picking his spots and when we got to the red zone there, hey, he just put it in for us. ”
Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams passes #24 Dane Belton of the New York Giants while scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, December 31, 2023 . (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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The Rams had a disappointing record of 5 wins and 12 losses the previous year, but improved to 9 wins and 7 losses.
“I never take winning for granted,” McVay said. “There were a lot of things we tried to do to keep us from winning today's game, but the players found a way. Sometimes you need these types of games to increase the sense of urgency. We had our chances, but they just stayed together. ”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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