Rams' Kyren Williams won't let costly fumble discourage him on or off the field

"'If they ask me, 'Man, why did you fumble?'' Williams said, raising the pitch of voice to resemble a child's, "I'm going to tell them exactly why it happens - because it happens. 'They're wondering more than anything. They're not trying to knock you down. So for me, tell them how it was, be accountable. Be honest about it and tell them, 'Man, mistakes happen. ... I'm going to grow from this mistake and it's not going to define who I am.'""

"The third-year pro, who received a $23-million extension before the season, is an integral part of an offense that features quarterback Matthew Stafford, the NFL's leading passer, and receiver Puka Nacua, the league's leading receiver. Williams has rushed for 368 yards and a touchdown. He has 16 catches for 118 yards and three touchdowns. In three-plus regular seasons and three playoff games, Williams has touched the ball as a running back or receiver 805 times. He has fumbled 11 times."

"Rams running back Kyren Williams says he's going to learn from the goal-line fumble he committed during a loss to the 49ers. Williams has dedicated himself to weekly charitable work every Tuesday during the season, planning to share lessons with youth football players. Coach Sean McVay stands by Williams, who is eager to bounce back Sunday against Baltimore and prove the fumble won't define him. Kyren Williams did not know if the questions would come, but if they did he was prepared."

Kyren Williams committed a goal-line fumble during an overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers and says he will learn from the mistake. Williams routinely engages in weekly charitable work on Tuesdays and plans to share the lesson with youth football players, stressing accountability and growth. Coach Sean McVay publicly supports Williams as he prepares to play the Baltimore Ravens and demonstrate the error will not define him. Williams has been productive this season with rushing and receiving contributions, but his career includes 11 fumbles in over 805 touches.

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