Darrell Henderson Jr. and Royce Freeman expected to lead Rams backfield vs. Steelers
Many expected Zach Evans to fill in while Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers are out, but the Los Angeles Rams appear to be going in a different direction Sunday against the Steelers. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Rams are expected to lean on Darrell Henderson Jr. and Royce Freeman, with Evans backing them up.
Henderson was just added to the practice squad last week and was temporarily added to the active roster for Week 7, while Freeman has been with the Rams since the summer. Evans is the running back who’s been with Los Angeles the longest in 2023, but Henderson previously played three-plus years with the Rams before being cut last season.
From a fantasy perspective, it’s impossible to feel confident starting any of the Rams’ running backs this week. However, it’s worth adding at least Henderson or Freeman in case one of them establishes himself as the starter moving forward.
Rams’ rookie RB Zach Evans — one of the most added players in fantasy football this past week — is expected to back up both Royce Freeman and Darrell Henderson today against the Steelers, while RB Myles Gaskin is expected to be inactive today, per sources. https://t.co/CoCKd2MXcY
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2023
The Rams put Williams and Rivers on injured reserve so they’ll miss at least the next four games, which means they’re first eligible to return in Week 12 – a five-week absence including the team’s bye in Week 10.
Williams has been a workhorse all season but Los Angeles will need to go in a different direction for the next month or so while he’s out.
