Falcons RB Damien Williams ruled OUT for Week 2
The Atlanta Falcons will be without running back Damien Williams for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. After serving as the team’s No. 2 RB in Week 1, Williams missed the last three days of practice due to a rib injury.
Head coach Arthur Smith ruled Williams out following Friday’s practice.
Arthur Smith ruled Damien Williams out for Sunday’s game in LA.
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Williams had just two carries for two yards against the Saints. In Week 2, he will likely be replaced in the lineup by rookie Tyler Allgeier, the team’s fifth-round pick out of BYU.
Atlanta’s ground attack was a major bright spot in Week 1, with starting RB Cordarrelle Patterson rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown. Allgeier, who’s more of a power back, should be a good combination to the more elusive Patterson.
The Falcons have their work cut out for them on Sunday as they take on a Rams team that is also coming off a crushing loss in the season opener. The game kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET in Los Angeles.
